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Ukraine: Drone falls near Portugal's Embassy in Kiev and causes strong explosion

Notícias de Coimbra27 August 2026 at 12:12

A drone fell this Thursday, August 27, about 300 meters from the Portuguese Embassy in Kiev, causing a strong explosion. The incident occurred in a context of growing tension in the region, and Ukrainian authorities are investigating the circumstances of the accident. No injuries have been reported so far.

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