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The Zaporozhye region has been the subject of a dispute between Ukraine and Russia since a referendum in September 2022, which Russia is using to legitimize its control over part of the territory. Ukraine continues to hold the city of Zaporozhye, while the administrative center of the region has been temporarily moved to Melitopol.
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Explosions occurred in the city of Zaporozhye, controlled by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, reports the Ukrainian TV channel 'Public'.
The sounds of explosions were heard in Zaporozhye, as reported in the Telegram channel of the Public.
MOSCOW, October 13 - RIA Novosti. Explosions occurred in the city of Zaporozhye, controlled by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, reports the Ukrainian TV channel "Public".
“The sounds of explosions were heard in Zaporozhye,” 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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An official statement from the Ukrainian military or Zaporozhye authorities on the causes of the explosions is expected in the coming days.
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