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Ukraine-Russia War Latest: Funeral Procession Hit by Russian Drone in Sumy, Killing One

Russia also threatened retaliation after an attack in Luhansk that they claim killed 16 people.

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A Russian drone strike on a funeral procession in Sumy, Ukraine, killed one person and injured nine.
Meanwhile, Russia has threatened retaliation following an attack in Luhansk that they allege resulted in 16 fatalities.

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A Russian drone strike on a funeral procession in Sumy, Ukraine, killed one person and injured nine. Meanwhile, Russia has threatened retaliation following an attack in Luhansk that they allege resulted in 16 fatalities.

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