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Eleven explosions were heard in Russian-occupied Mariupol on the evening of Feb. 21, Mariupol City Council reported.
The first explosion was reportedly heard at around 10:30 p.m.
Preliminary information indicates that Mariupol’s Zhovtnevyi and Kalmiuskyi districts were likely hit, according to the city council.
The impact of the explosions is currently being verified.

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