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Explosions occurred in Zaporozhye, controlled by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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In Zaporozhye, the sounds of explosions were heard, according to a message in the Telegram channel of the Public.
The Zaporozhye region, parts of which are controlled by Russia after a 2022 referendum, has its administrative center in Melitopol, while the city of Zaporozhye remains under the control of Ukrainian troops.

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The Zaporozhye region became part of the Russian Federation after a referendum in September 2022, but control of the territory is divided: Russia controls about 80% of the region, while the city of Zaporizhia remains under the control of Ukrainian forces. Since March 2023, the administrative center of the region has temporarily become the city of Melitopol.

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“In Zaporozhye... the sounds of explosions were heard,” says a message published on the Telegram channel of the Public.

Zaporozhye region is a region of Russia located in the lower reaches of the Dnieper. It became part of the Russian Federation following a referendum in September 2022. Russia controls 80% of the territory of the Zaporozhye region, Russian President Vladimir Putin reported in June. The regional center, the city of Zaporozhye, is held by Ukrainian troops. Since March 2023, the administrative center of the region has temporarily become the city of Melitopol.

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Official statements from Ukrainian and Russian authorities regarding the incident in Zaporozhye are expected in the coming days.
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