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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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Map of Russian city of Volgograd

The city of Volgograd is situated in southern Russia Credit: Google Maps

The Russian city of Volgograd where at least 31 people have been killed after two suspected suicide bombing attacks is about 400 miles northeast of Sochi, where the Olympics are to be held in February.

At least 14 people were killed in an explosion on a trolleybus earlier today, a day after a blast killed at least 17 at the city's main railway station.

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