Ukraine drone strike kills two in Russia’s Smolensk region

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The reported strike underscores the continuing escalation risk even as diplomatic efforts focus on post-war security arrangements. Russian and Ukrainian representatives discussed Europe’s security framework in Abu Dhabi, while US envoys are expected to meet President Vladimir Putin and President Volodymyr Zelensky. Details about the strike, including the intended target and the identities of those killed, remain limited in the available reporting.

Sources: Associated Press, BBC News