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Police confirms first civilian death from torture in liberated Balakliia, Kharkiv Oblast

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During the Russian occupation of parts of Kharkiv Oblast, Russian military and special services detained and tortured local residents inside the Balakliia police station, the Interior Ministry reported. At least one person was killed. The exact number of detainees and victims is yet to be determined.

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