Coverage dated September 6, 2023

Russian officials say 5 drones were shot down, including 1 that targeted Moscow

Headline from The Republic

Five drones were shot down over three Russian regions overnight, with one targeting the capital, officials said Thursday. There were reports of no casualties. Meanwhile, Russia launched a fourth day of air attacks on the Ukrainian port city of Izmail, located on the Danube river.

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  1. Al Jazeera

    Five Ukrainian drones downed in latest raids on Russian territory (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Drones shot down over Russia’s Bryansk, Rostov and Moscow regions, leaving a person injured and cars, buildings damaged.

  2. The Republic

    Russian officials say 5 drones were shot down, including 1 that targeted Moscow (opens The Republic)

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    Five drones were shot down over three Russian regions overnight, with one targeting the capital, officials said Thursday. There were reports of no casualties. Meanwhile, Russia launched a fourth day of air attacks on the Ukrainian port city of Izmail, located on the Danube river.

  3. The Kyiv Independent

    Russian official claims drones shot down over Rostov-on-Don, injuring 1 (opens The Kyiv Independent)

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    The Kyiv Independent's feed description

    Two drones flying over the Russian city Rostov-on-Don were shot down the night of Sept. 7, damaging cars and injuring one person, Rostov Oblast Governor Vasily Golubev claimed in a Telegram post.

  4. Los Angeles Times

    5 drones shot down over Russia, including one headed for Moscow, officials say (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Five drones, including one targeting Moscow, were shot down over three Russian regions overnight, officials said, as Ukraine's fightback continues.

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