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Russia says border checkpoint in Kursk region has come under fire

First Published: Wednesday, 13 Apr 2022 8:34 PM MYT

MOSCOW, April 13 — A Russian border checkpoint in the Kursk region near the border of Ukraine has come under fire, regional authorities said today.

Russia has not reported any casualties. — Reuters

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