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Ukraine denies targeting civilians in a recent strike, countering Russian claims of a deadly attack on a hotel.

Ukraine denies targeting civilians in a recent strike, countering Russian claims of a deadly attack on a hotel.

The Ukrainian army said Friday it only hit "military targets", a day after Russia accused Kyiv of firing drones at a hotel and cafe in Ukraine's occupied south, killing 27.

A source in Ukraine's defence forces said the attack targeted a military gathering that was closed to civilians.