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There are initial reports of casualties from Russian shelling in the east of the country, and potential casualties in the capital city, Kyiv. It follows local media reports of explosions in Lviv and Kyiv early on Saturday morning.
Local media has reported casualties in Poltava, Severodonetsk, and Lysychansk due to Russian shelling, according to the Kyiv Independent. Luhansk Oblast Governor Serhiy Haidai said one person was killed, three wounded, and a gas pipeline had burst due to Russian shelling overnight in Severodonetsk and Lysychansk.
“The explosions took place in Darnytskyi district on the outskirts of the city. Rescuers and medics are currently working on the site. Data on the victims are being clarified.
Once again, I appeal to everyone: please do not ignore the air alarms! And those Kyivites who left earlier and are already going to return to the capital, I ask you to refrain from this and stay in safer places.”
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