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Putin vows to annihilate 'terrorists' after bombings

Russia's President Vladimir Putin has vowed to "fiercely and consistently continue the fight against terrorists until their complete annihilation" following the twin suicide bomb attacks on the city of Volgograd.

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Video: 'Deadly explosion' hits Russian train station

Russian state television has aired footage of the moment a suicide bomber is reported to have set off a deadly blast at the Volgograd train station in the south of the country.

Footage from a security camera facing the station that was broadcast by Rossiya 24 television showed the moment of explosion: a bright orange flash inside the station behind the main gate followed by plumes of smoke.

The explosion has killed at least 18 people, according to reports.

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