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Ukraine denies targeting Bulgaria as drone explodes near pipeline, Kyiv promises inquiry

CBS News and Euronews describe the same event in different terms.

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What happened Ukraine denies targeting Bulgaria as drone explodes near pipeline, Kyiv promises inquiry.
The headline split The left frames it as "Ukraine denies targeting Bulgaria after drone explodes near gas pipeline". The center frames it as "Ukraine denies targeting Bulgaria as drone explodes near pipeline, Kyiv promises inquiry".
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Left / center-leftUkraine denies targeting Bulgaria after drone explodes near gas pipeline

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CenterUkraine denies targeting Bulgaria as drone explodes near pipeline, Kyiv promises inquiry

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CBS NewsNews report · Aug 9, 6:29 AM

Ukraine denies targeting Bulgaria after drone explodes near gas pipeline

Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, there have been various cases of Ukrainian drones straying into NATO airspace.

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EuronewsNews report · Aug 9, 6:00 AM

Ukraine denies targeting Bulgaria as drone explodes near pipeline, Kyiv promises inquiry

An unidentified drone of a type used by Kyiv's army exploded near a pipeline bordering Bulgaria and Romania. The drone entered Bulgarian airspace from Romania before exploding 1,000 metres...

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