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Russian missiles struck the port city of Mykolaiv early on July 5, Mykolaiv city Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych said as air raid sirens were activated across the city. Rescuers, medics, emergency crews and utility workers are already working on the ground. There is no information on casualties available at the moment.

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