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Russian forces strike Kurakhove, Donetsk Oblast twice in one day, 1 injured

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Russian forces attacked Kurakhove in Donetsk Oblast, located 50 kilometers from Russian-occupied Donetsk, with heavy artillery, damaging two five-story buildings and a car, Donetsk Oblast Governor Pavlo Kyrylenko said on Telegram.

At least one person was injured in the attack, according to the governor.

Russian forces shelled Kurakhove a few hours prior on Dec. 20, targeting the town's energy infrastructure, Kyrylenko said.

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