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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

Russia blames Ukraine for fuel depot blast; Kyiv denies role

Russian Emergency Ministry Press Service

A fiery explosion rocked a Russian fuel depot near the border around dawn Friday, and Moscow said Ukraine had attacked the facility, but Kyiv denied any involvement. There was no independent confirmation of details about the incident.

Regional Gov. Vyacheslav Gladkov said two Ukrainian helicopter gunships had flown at low altitude and struck the facility in the city of Belgorod north of the border, triggering the blast and fire.

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