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Russian forces struck a Druzhkivka market with cluster munitions, killing seven civilians.

January 14, 2025 Druzhkivka, Donetsk Oblast

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Kyiv Post UNIAN Institute for the Study of War Kyiv Independent

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Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

Seven civilians were killed and 15 injured after Russian forces struck a Druzhkivka market with cluster munitions.

UNIAN → Source tone: likely

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Kyiv Independent → Source tone: likely

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Kyiv Independent → Source tone: likely

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