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Iran signs secret missile deal with Russia, FT reports
The arms deal was signed in Moscow in December, and requires Russia to send Iran 500 "Verba" Man-Portable Air-Defense System (MANPADS) launch units and 2,500 9M336 surface-to-air missiles over three years, the Financial Times reported.
'The attack was organized by Russia' — Suspected terrorist strike in Lviv kills police officer, injures 25
A woman has been arrested in connection to a suspected terrorist attack that killed a police officer and injured 25 others in the Western city of Lviv in the early hours of Sunday morning, Ukrainian authorities said.
Ukraine war latest: Ukraine hits Russian planes, ships in Crimea, artillery in major strikes on occupied territories
Key developments on Feb. 21-22: * Ukraine hits Russian planes, ships in Crimea, artillery in major strikes on occupied territories * Ukraine confirms Flamingo strike on key Russian ballistic missile factory * Russia hits American sweets factory with missile in northeastern Ukraine * Explosions rock Ukraine's capital and outskirts as Russia launches mass missile attack, killing 1, injuring 17 * Woman arrested after suspected terrorist attack kills police officer, injures 25 in western Ukrai
Explosions rock Ukraine’s capital and outskirts as Russia launches mass missile attack, killing 1, injuring 17
Several rounds of explosions were reported in Kyiv overnight on Feb. 22, leaving a mother and her child injured as Russia launched ballistic missiles at Ukraine.
Moscow shuts down all 4 airports during Ukrainian drone attack, Russian officials say
Twenty drones were shot down en route to Moscow during the afternoon of Feb. 22, Mayor Sergey Sobyanin claimed.
Russia hits American sweets factory with missile in northeastern Ukraine
The factory, located in Trostianets in Sumy Oblast, was struck by a missile, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said. The plant has operated since the 1990s, and produces a range of well-known products, including Oreo and Milka.
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