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Explosions Rock Ukraine’s Capital; Gunmen Kill 11 Russian Military Recruits in Belgorod

HeadlineOct 17, 2022

In Ukraine, Kyiv was rocked by explosions this morning as Russia renewed its attack on the capital with fresh air raids, one week after last Monday’s deadly barrage of missiles. Ukrainian officials say explosive Iranian devices known as “kamikaze drones” appeared to target energy facilities in Kyiv, though Iran has denied supplying weapons to Russia. Over the weekend, two gunmen killed at least 11 volunteer soldiers and injured 15 others at a Russian military training area in Belgorod, near the Ukrainian border. That’s according to the Russian Defense Ministry, which reported the gunmen were from a former Soviet republic and were shot dead after staging their attack. On Friday, the Biden administration said it is sending another $725 million in weapons and military assistance to Ukraine.

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