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Ukraine launches largest drone attack on Moscow since start of Russia's full-scale invasion, hits oil refinery
At least 17 people, including two children, were injured in Moscow Oblast in the attack, Russian authorities claimed.
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At least 17 people, including two children, were injured in Moscow Oblast in the attack, Russian authorities claimed.
