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On Saturday, Putin said the "tragic incident" had occurred when Russian air defence systems were repelling Ukrainian drones, and expressed his "deep and sincere condolences to the families of the victims".

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2024

Kyiv's military administration officials said that air defence systems were repelling the attacks.

From Reuters • May 30, 2023

Kyiv's military administration officials said on Telegram that air defence systems were repelling attacks on the capital.

From Reuters • May 16, 2023

Near Kreminna, north of Bakhmut, Ukrainian soldiers said on Monday they were repelling intensified attacks.

From Reuters • Mar. 13, 2023

The Spaniard had already boarded us on the quarter, and we were repelling this attack, when the Frenchman laid us on the bow.

From The Privateer's-Man One hundred Years Ago by Marryat, Frederick