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27 August 2026

Russian serviceman dies in car blast in St. Petersburg

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Russian serviceman dies in car blast in St. Petersburg

Russia has seen a series of assassinations against military personnel. Moscow has usually blamed Ukraine for the attacks, but Kyiv has not always claimed responsibility.

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