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Proof: Largest oil facility in Moscow region erupts in flames following massive Ukrainian drone attack

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{"first_seen":"2026-10-06T04:50:46Z","headline":"Largest oil facility in Moscow region erupts in flames following massive Ukrainian drone attack","kind":"front-page-headline","rank":1,"source":"kyivindependent","url":"https://kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-drones-reportedly-attack-moscow-oblast-in-mass-attack-near-russias-capital/","v":1}

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992b68b2d1095be95db66862e8269b15d9d13077fb75548b706d587ccf94f5b8

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Confirmed in Bitcoin block 970137, mined 2026-10-06 05:50 UTC.

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