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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Tom Watling

UK’s new defence minister forced to flee to bomb shelter during first trip to Ukraine

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Britain’s new defence secretary was forced to take cover in a bomb shelter during his first trip to Ukraine since assuming the cabinet position.

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