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Russia threatens to attack potential supply chains of S-300 air defense systems to Ukraine.

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Following Slovakia's statement that it is ready to send the systems to Ukraine if they are immediately replaced, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that Moscow "will not allow" the transfer.

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The latest announcement comes as Kyiv experienced widespread power outages on Oct. 8 following a Russian attack on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Over 3 million residents in the capital lost power in what officials described as "an attack on one of the energy facilities important for the city of Kyiv."

The railway operator initially reported that the passenger train's driver suffered a leg injury and four passengers required medical attention. The crew of the electric locomotive was unharmed.

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"The government looks forward to the smooth resolution of all pending issues between the two countries and will continue consultations with the Ukrainian side to this end," the South Korean Foreign Ministry said in a press release.

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