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Russian drones, missiles launched toward Kryvyi Rih, explosions recorded

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Russian drones and missiles were reported to be heading toward Dnipropetrovsk Oblast's Kryvyi Rih, officials said on Sept. 11, as explosions were heard in the city.

The Air Force reported on a group of strike drones heading toward the city at around 7:30 a.m. Shortly after, the head of the city's military administration Oleksandr Vilkul reported explosions in Kryvyi Rih.

At around 8:40 a.m., Vilkul wrote on his Telegram channel that missiles were heading at a high speed in the direction of Kryvyi Rih.

According to Governor Serhii Lysak, the authorities will provide official information once the air raid alert is over.

Russian forces launched a missile strike against Kryvyi Rih on Sept. 8, hitting a police station and killing a police officer. At least 74 people, including nine law enforcement officers, were injured.

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Martin Fornusek is a reporter for the Kyiv Independent, specializing in international and regional politics, history, and disinformation. Based in Lviv, Martin often reports on international politics, with a focus on analyzing developments related to Ukraine and Russia. His career in journalism began in 2021 after graduating from Masaryk University in Brno, Czechia, earning a Master's degree in Conflict and Democracy Studies. Martin has been invited to speak on Times Radio, France 24, Czech Television, and Radio Free Europe. He speaks English, Czech, and Ukrainian.

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