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Russian strike kills five in Zaporizhzhia
A Russian strike in southeastern Zaporizhzhia killed five people and wounded 20, according to regional officials. Explosions were also reported in Kyiv during a ballistic missile attack, adding to a series of deadly attacks across Ukraine.