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Our forces have fully secured the Port of Kessel. Not one civilian was harmed during the operation.
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The port was taken, but the claim that no civilians were harmed is contradicted by hospital records and UN monitors.
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Refuted Contradicted by the record
No civilians were harmed during the Valdorian military operation at the Port of Kessel.
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UN Valdoria MissionPrimary recordContradicts
At least 14 civilians were injured during the operation at the port.
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Kessel TribuneFirsthandContradicts
We admitted civilians with blast injuries throughout the day.
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Valdoria Ministry of DefenceThe government's own wordSupports
No civilian was harmed in the course of the operation.
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Valdorian forces have taken control of the Port of Kessel.
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The Port of Kessel- The port was taken without casualties
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