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Jun 1
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Ukraine launches drone attacks on Russia...

Bbc World Service
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Ukraine claims to have left more than 40 Russian bomber planes burning in a large-scale drone attack. Also: the ICRC in Gaza says it's treated dozens of casualties after a reported attack near an aid distribution centre.

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