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Russian couple's home targeted in Melbourne arson attack
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ABC Australia fire coverage reports: A couple's residence in Balwyn North, Melbourne, was subjected to an arson attack, as reported by ABC Australia. Inessa Shishkina and Alexei Shishkin's home was not the only location targeted by multiple firebombings in the area this week.
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Russian couple's home targeted in Melbourne arson attack
ABC Australia fire coverage reports: A couple's residence in Balwyn North, Melbourne, was subjected to an arson attack, as reported by ABC Australia. Inessa Shishkina and Alexei Shishkin's home was not the only location targeted by multiple firebombings in the area this week.
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