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Ukrainian Presidential Adviser Oleksiy Arestovych Resigns After Saying Ukraine Shot Down Dnipro Missile

Ukrainian presidential adviser Oleksiy Arestovych seen in this file photo.  

BBC: Ukraine War: Zelensky adviser resigns over Dnipro remarks 

Ukrainian presidential adviser Oleksiy Arestovych has offered his resignation after suggesting a Russian missile which hit a building in Dnipro, killing 44 people, was shot down by Kyiv. Mr Arestovych apologised and said he had made a "fundamental error". 

The original remark caused widespread anger in the country, and was used by Russian officials to blame Ukraine. The adviser is a well-known figure because of his daily updates on YouTube, watched by millions. 

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has not yet commented on Mr Arestovych's decision to resign.  

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WNU Editor: No one really knows if this missile was struck by a Ukrainian anti-missile. But there is certain things that should not be said, and this is one of them. 

Ukrainian Presidential Adviser Oleksiy Arestovych Resigns After Saying Ukraine Shot Down Dnipro Missile 

Ukraine presidential adviser offers resignation over Dnipro missile remarks -- Reuters  

Ukrainian adviser quits after claims over Russian missile that killed dozens -- The Guardian  

Zelensky adviser resigns after blaming Ukraine for Dnipro apartment bombing -- The Hill  

Zelenskyy aide resigns after saying Ukraine shot down Dnipro missile -- Business Insider



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