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Explosions reported in Russian city of Belgorod Oblast

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Russia's Belgorod Oblast Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said the city of Valuyki lost power after the explosions. According to Gladkov, one civilian died and two others are being treated in a local hospital. Gladkov accused Ukraine's Armed Forces of striking the city. Ukraine has not commented on the incident.

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