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Thursday, April 2
Ukraine war latest: An-26 crash in occupied Crimea kills Russian general, BBC reports
Key developments on April 2: * An-26 crash in occupied Crimea kills Russian general, BBC reports * Lviv Customs inspector suspected in killing of enlistment officer, police say * Russia's Gazprom claims Ukrainian strikes on TurkStream pipeline * Melania Trump helps return of 7 Ukrainian children taken by Russia Russian Lieutenant-General Aleksandr Otroshchenko was one of those aboard the An-26 transport plane that crashed in Russian-occupied Crimea on March 31, BBC's Russian Service report
Lviv Customs inspector suspected in killing of enlistment officer, police say
The police received a report of the attack on a service member at around 2:15 p.m. local time. The victim later died in the hospital from his injuries.
Russian general reported killed in An-26 crash in Crimea, BBC reports
The plane had crashed into the mountains of the occupied peninsula, killing 29 military personnel on board, the Russian Defense Ministry reported.
Melania Trump facilitates return of 7 Ukrainian children taken by Russia
"I am encouraged that both sides remain committed toongoing cooperation, raising the safety and well-being of children above this abhorrent war," the First Lady said in her statement.
Ukraine's electricity imports fall as crisis fades
Ukraine's imports of electricity dropped by 25% in March compared to the previous month, as the country emerges from a devastating winter brought on by Russian attacks on the energy grid.
Moldova's parliament approves exit from Russia-led CIS
The move is a "natural and inevitable step towards European integration," the Moldovan parliament said.
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