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Russian Officials Wounded in Mine Blast in Kursk Region
Several local Russian officials in the Kursk region were wounded when their car was struck by a remotely detonated mine. The incident highlights ongoing security concerns in border regions.
3 Jul, 07:44 — 3 Jul, 09:48
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Moscow TimesMostly Factual55d ago
Kursk Region Officials Wounded in ‘Remotely Detonated’ Mine Blast, Governor Says
Two of those wounded and hospitalized were identified as Rylsk District head Vladimir Kovalchuk and Sergei Besedin, the director of a municipal maintenance department.
Read full article →meduza55d ago
Car carrying local Russian officials blown up by mine in Kursk region
A car carrying employees of the Rylsk district administration was struck by a mine in the center of Rylsk, in Russia’s Kursk region, Kursk Governor Alexander Khinshtein said. According to him, the device was detonated remotely.
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First report: meduza · 3 Jul, 07:44|Full coverage: 2 · 2h|Window: 2h
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