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Explosions reported in Kharkiv, air raid sirens are on across all regions

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Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported that Russia "hit a critical infrastructure facility in the city." He didn't provide details. Cherkasy Oblast Regional Administration reported that a critical infrastructure site in the region was hit by Russia, with parts of the oblast now facing power outages.

Air raid sirens are on in all 24 oblasts and Kyiv.

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