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Russia: Attacks on Crimea bridge fail

Headline from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

KYIV, Ukraine -- Russia said Saturday that its forces destroyed three Ukrainian naval drones being used in an attempt to attack a key bridge linking Russia to the Moscow-annexed Crimean Peninsula, forcing its temporary closure for the third time in less than a year.

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  1. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Russia says attacks on Crimea bridge thwarted, strikes leave 3 dead (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    KYIV, Ukraine >> Russia said Saturday its forces destroyed three Ukrainian naval drones being used in an attempt to attack a key bridge linking Russia to the Moscow-annexed Crimean Peninsula, forcing its temporary closure for a third time in less than a year.

  2. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Russia says it thwarted attacks on Crimea bridge. Shelling and strikes leave at least 3 dead (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Russia said Saturday its forces destroyed three Ukrainian naval drones being used in an attempt to attack a key bridge linking Russia to the Moscow-annexed Crimean Peninsula, forcing its temporary closure for a third time in less than a year.

  3. The Boston Globe

    Russia says it thwarted attacks on Crimea bridge. Shelling and strikes leave at least 3 dead. (opens The Boston Globe)

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    One naval drone was destroyed late Friday and two others early Saturday morning, according to Russia’s Defense Ministry. There was no immediate comment from Ukrainian officials.

  4. The Republic

    Russia says it thwarted attacks on Crimea bridge, which was briefly closed for a third time (opens The Republic)

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    The Republic's feed description

    KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia said Saturday its forces destroyed three Ukrainian naval drones being used in an attempt to attack a key bridge linking Russia to Moscow-annexed Crimea, forcing its temporary closure for a third time in less than a year.

  5. Al Jazeera

    Russia says Ukraine sea drones destroyed in failed attack on Crimea bridge (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    One naval drone was destroyed late on Friday and two others early on Saturday morning, Russia’s defence ministry says.

  6. Washington Times

    Russia says it thwarted attacks on Crimea bridge. Shelling and strikes leave at least 2 dead (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Russia said Saturday its forces destroyed three Ukrainian naval drones being used in an attempt to attack a key bridge linking Russia to Moscow-annexed Crimea, forcing its temporary closure for a third time in less than a year.

  7. The Garden Island

    Russia says it thwarted attacks on Crimea bridge (opens The Garden Island)

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    The Garden Island's feed description

    KYIV, Ukraine — Russia said Saturday its forces destroyed three Ukrainian naval drones being used in an attempt to attack a key bridge linking Russia to the Moscow-annexed Crimean Peninsula, forcing its temporary closure for a third time in less than a year.

  8. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Russia: Attacks on Crimea bridge fail (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    KYIV, Ukraine -- Russia said Saturday that its forces destroyed three Ukrainian naval drones being used in an attempt to attack a key bridge linking Russia to the Moscow-annexed Crimean Peninsula, forcing its temporary closure for the third time in less than a year.

  9. PBS NewsHour

    Russia says it thwarted Ukrainian drone attack on Kerch bridge in Crimea (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    Russia said Saturday its forces destroyed three Ukrainian naval drones being used in an attempt to attack a key bridge linking Russia to the Moscow-annexed Crimean Peninsula, forcing its temporary closure for a third time in less than a year.

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