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Russian-backed Transnistria claims attack near ammunition depot was launched from Ukraine

Headline from Insider, on the newest of 2 developments

The breakaway region in Moldova is home to an estimated 1,500 Russian troops and one of Europe's largest ammunition depots.

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  1. More Explosions Hit Moscow-Backed Transnistria As Fears Grow Moldova Will Become A New Front In Russia’s Invasion

    Headline from Forbes ·

  2. Newest

    Russian-backed Transnistria claims attack near ammunition depot was launched from Ukraine

    Headline from Insider ·

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  1. Sofrep

    Is Russia Widening The War To Transnistria and Moldova? (opens Sofrep)

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    Sofrep's feed description

    What the Hell is "Transnistria" and why does it matter so much in the Russian war on Ukraine?

  2. New York Times

    Explosions hit Transnistria, a Russian-allied region of Moldova, amid fears of a new front in the war. (opens New York Times)

    Published

  3. Forbes

    More Explosions Hit Moscow-Backed Transnistria As Fears Grow Moldova Will Become A New Front In Russia’s Invasion (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Two antenna towers rebroadcasting Russian radio in the region were destroyed in the blasts, local officials said.

  4. Newsweek

    Moldova explosions as Transnistria communication towers blown up (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Last week, a Russian commander said that the breakaway republic could be a focus for Moscow's war in Ukraine.

  5. Insider

    Explosions in Transnistria have the 'signature' of Russian military intelligence, former Moldova defense minister says (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Vitalie Marinuta said the blasts in the Russia-backed separatist state, which borders Ukraine, seem designed to build a case for Russian intervention.

  6. Insider

    Russian-backed Transnistria claims attack near ammunition depot was launched from Ukraine (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    The breakaway region in Moldova is home to an estimated 1,500 Russian troops and one of Europe's largest ammunition depots.

  7. CNN

    What to know about Transnistria, the Russian-backed territory that Putin may be eyeing after Ukraine (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    A series of unexplained explosions have occurred in parts of Transnistria, a breakaway territory within Moldova that has housed Russian troops for decades, sparking fears that Moscow's war could soon stretch beyond Ukraine and create a new theater of conflict in eastern Europe.

  8. Washington Post

    Analysis | Why Moldova’s Transnistria Region Matters to Putin (opens Washington Post)

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    Washington Post's feed description

    A string of unexplained explosions in Moldova’s breakaway region of Transnistria has raised fears that President Vladimir Putin could have plans for his war beyond Ukraine. A Russian general appeared to suggest that the pro-Russian enclave, which borders Ukraine, could be in the Kremlin’s sights.

  9. KRDO

    How Transnistria, a Russian-backed region in Moldova, is getting pulled into the war in Ukraine (opens KRDO)

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    KRDO's feed description

    By Rob Picheta, CNN A series of unexplained explosions have occurred in parts of Transnistria, a breakaway territory within Moldova that has housed Russian troops for decades, sparking fears that Moscow’s war could soon stretch beyond Ukraine and create a new theater of conflict in eastern Europe.

  10. The Guardian

    Where is Transnistria and why is it being drawn into Ukraine war? (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Moscow-backed region in Moldova, which borders Ukraine, is in the news after a series of explosions

  11. Newsweek

    Why Moldova's Transnistria region could be drawn into Putin's war (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Moldova said the attacks in Transnistria are an attempt to destabilize the region from pro-war forces within the territory.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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