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Articles with tag "Saratov"

Ukrainian Drone Strike Sparks Blaze at Oil Refinery in Russia’s Saratov Region

Anonymous defense sources cited in Ukrainian media said the overnight strike was part of a military intelligence operation.

Ukrainian Drone Attack Damages High-Rise in Russia’s Saratov Region, Injures Residents

Regional authorities said a woman was hospitalized in serious condition, with doctors “fighting for her life.”
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Russia Jails Man 3.5 Years for Urging Friend to Surrender to Ukrainian Army

The Saratov resident was detained last year on suspicion of “repeatedly persuading” a Russian soldier fighting in Ukraine to surrender.
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Russian Warplanes Reportedly Destroyed in Overnight Drone Attacks

Most of the drones were downed over the Rostov region, where Ukrainian security services claim to have destroyed several aircraft.
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Moscow Says Downed 4 Drones Near Air Base in Southern Russia

This is at least the fourth drone attack on the Saratov region since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022.
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In First, Russian Stands Trial for Displaying ‘Extremist’ Rainbow Flag

Photographer Inna Mosina faces up to 15 days in prison or a fine of up to 2,000 rubles if found guilty of “displaying extremist symbols.”
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Russian Man Detained for Setting Fire to ‘Special Military Operation’ Museum Door

The SVO Museum, which opened in July 2023, exhibits combat trophies from the invasion and hosts “patriotic” events for schoolchildren.
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Volga River Drops to 37-Year Low in Southern Russia

Low water levels have led to once-submerged objects appearing above the water, such as a sunken icebreaker built in England in the late 19th century...
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Russian Deputy Expelled From Ruling Party Over Putin 'Dirty Schmuck' Barb

Yulia Trukhmanova, a member of United Russia, was recorded ridiculing Putin as a “nobody” and “dirty schmuck” before he came to power in 1999.
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