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Putin Questions Origin of Drone That Struck Romanian Apartment Block

Russian President Vladimir Putin said he doubts the drone that hit a building in Romania originated in Russia and suggested it may have been Ukrainian. The statement was reported by @Independent.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday questioned whether the drone that struck an apartment block in Romania came from Russia. Putin suggested the aircraft may instead have been operated by Ukraine.

The comments address an incident involving a drone impact on residential property in Romania. No additional details on damage, casualties, or subsequent investigations were included in the report. The statement marks the first public response from the Russian leader on the matter.

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