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Explosions reported in occupied parts of Kherson Oblast

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Explosions reported in occupied parts of Kherson Oblast
Footage of the reported explosions in the Henichesk district of Kherson Oblast, June 9. (Source: Henichesk.ua Telegram channeů

Explosions have been reported in the occupied Henichesk district of Kherson Oblast, the exiled Melitopol Mayor Ivan Fedorov wrote on June 9.

According to Fedorov, a dining room in a local resort facility was impacted by the explosion.

Open-source investigator Benjamin Pittet shared footage and geolocation of the alleged strike on Twitter, claiming it affected the military headquarters that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin visited in April.

Shchaslyvtseve lies on the Arabat Spit between Kherson Oblast and Crimea.

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Martin Fornusek

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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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