Russia’s air defense systems destroyed seven Ukrainian missiles overnight over the Kursk region, governor of the Russian region that borders Ukraine said on Monday.
He said that air defense units also destroyed seven Ukrainian drones. He did not provide further details.
A pro-Russian military analyst Roman Alyokhin, who serves as an adviser to the governor, said on his Telegram messaging channel that “Kursk was subjected to a massive attack by foreign-made missiles” overnight.
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Russia says it downs seven Ukrainian missiles over Kursk region
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Russia says it downs seven Ukrainian missiles over Kursk region
26 dead in northeast Nigeria boat capsize: emergency services
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria: At least 26 people drowned and 14 others are missing after a boat carrying farmers and fishermen capsized in northeastern Nigeria, the emergency services said Sunday.
The incident happened late Saturday, when a rudimentary passenger boat going from Jigawa State to Yobe State capsized, Mohammed Goje, executive director of the State Emergency Management Agency in Yobe state, told AFP.
“So far, emergency volunteers and rescue teams have recovered 26 bodies,” he said. His agency said in a statement that 14 others were missing.
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