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Russia attacks city of Zaporizhzhia and surrounding suburbs

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Russia attacked the regional capital of Zaporizhzhia and the surrounding suburbs overnight on June 20, Zaporizhzhia Oblast Governor Yurii Malashko reported on Telegram.

According to the governor, the Russian attacks targeted communications infrastructure, a farming and agricultural enterprise, and a "popular recreation area." The governor did not provide additional details.

First responders are at the scene of the attack, the governor said. No casualties were reported.

Explosions were heard in the city of Zaporizhzhia just after 1 a.m. on June 20, the Suspilne news outlet reported on Telegram.

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Liliane Bivings

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Liliane is the business editor at the Kyiv Independent. She previously worked at the Kyiv Post as a staff writer covering business news and then as business editor. Liliane holds a master’s degree in Russian, Eastern European, and Eurasian affairs with a focus on Ukrainian studies at Columbia University. From 2017-2020 she served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ukraine, after which she interned with the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center. Liliane is the author of the Ukraine Business Roundup newsletter, which is sent out every Tuesday.

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