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Russian attack causes fire near Dnipro and explosions in Zaporizhzhia

Thursday, 19 October 2023, 14:15
Russian attack causes fire near Dnipro and explosions in Zaporizhzhia
Explosion in Dnipro. Screenshot: Anonymous Telegram Channel

Explosions were heard in the cities of Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia shortly after an air-raid warning was issued.

Source: Suspilne news outlet;  Dnipro Mayor Borys Filatov; Serhii Lysak, Head of the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration

Details: The explosions were reported in both cities at around 12:50. A second explosion was heard in Zaporizhzhia five minutes later.

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The air-raid warnings have been issued in Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts since 12:48. 

At around 13:08, the all-clear was given in both oblasts.The information about the explosion was confirmed by Dnipro Mayor Borys Filatov.

Update: Serhii Lysak, Head of the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration, said that the explosion occurred in Dnipro district. The attack caused a fire. 

As per the available information, there were no casualties. "We are investigating all the details. In the meantime, I ask you once again to keep the informational silence. No posts, photos or videos. This is for your own safety as well," Lysak said.

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