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Ukrainian drone attack kills two in Russia
A Ukrainian drone strike killed two people in Russia's southwestern Samara region, the governor said, as both sides continue to trade attacks with no end to the war in sight.
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What happenedA Ukrainian drone strike killed two people in Russia's southwestern Samara region, the governor said, as both sides continue to trade attacks with no end to the war in sight.
The headline splitOne side frames it as "Ukrainian drone attack kills two in Russia". The other frames it as "Ukrainian military drone shot down over NATO country, prompting apologies".
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CenterUkrainian drone attack kills two in Russia
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Right / center-rightUkrainian military drone shot down over NATO country, prompting apologies
A Ukrainian drone strike killed two people in Russia's southwestern Samara region, the governor said, as both sides continue to trade attacks with no end to the war in sight.
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