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August 21, 2024

Russia Says It Intercepted Major Drone Attack on Moscow as Ukraine Pushes Ahead in Kursk
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Russia says its air defenses shot down 11 Ukrainian drones in "one of
the largest ever attempts to attack Moscow with drones." This comes as
Ukraine's surprise offensive in Russia's Kursk region continues. Kyiv
says hundreds of Russian soldiers have surrendered since the incursion
started two weeks ago. Meanwhile, Russian missile and drone attacks hit
energy infrastructure in northern Ukraine, causing a large fire that
released toxic fumes into the air from an industrial facility.


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