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Explosions reported in Cherkasy Oblast during nationwide air raid alert

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Cherkasy Oblast residents report explosions during nationwide air raid alert, local media outlet Suspilne Cherkasy wrote on June 8.

Around 7 p.m., air raid sirens became active across the entire country.

The information is being clarified.

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