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world-news2 years ago

"Russia's Errant Missile Strikes Own Village Amid Ongoing Attacks on Ukraine"

During a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine, Russian forces mistakenly bombed their own village, Petropavlovka, in the Voronezh Region, damaging several homes but causing no casualties. The incident occurred amidst a barrage that saw Russia launch over 130 missiles and drones at Ukrainian targets, which resulted in at least five deaths and over 120 injuries in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy praised Western-provided air-defense systems for their effectiveness. The attack comes as the war nears its two-year mark with high casualties and a largely static front line.

world-news2 years ago

"Russia's Errant Missile Strikes Own Village Amidst Ongoing Attacks on Ukraine"

A Russian warplane accidentally released its munitions over the village of Petropavlovka in the Voronezh region, causing an explosion that damaged buildings but resulted in no casualties. An investigation is underway, and affected residents are being moved to temporary housing with promises of compensation and new housing construction. This incident occurred as Russia conducted missile attacks against Ukrainian cities.