Smolensk Oblast

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The Smolensk Oblast is repeatedly reported in Russian-language media as a target of Ukrainian drone attacks, with multiple incidents documented between June and July involving the interception of unmanned aerial vehicles by Russia's air defense systems. Governor Vasiliy Anokhin confirmed these events through his MAX channel, stating that no casualties or infrastructure damage occurred despite some industrial fires following strikes. The region is also mentioned in connection with legal cases involving land tax disputes, smuggling, attempted border crossing, and a violent incident involving a…

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