Russia plans to close airspace over Volgograd and Saratov oblasts near Kapustin Yar missile launch site from 0600 May 12 to 1600 May 13 Moscow time, suggesting possible Oreshnik strike preparation.
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Russia closing airspace near Kapustin Yar, suggesting Oreshnik strike preparation
Russia is closing its airspace over the Kapustin Yar military training and rocket launch complex from May 12 to 13, raising speculation of a possible Oreshnik missile launch
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