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Russian strikes injure 12 in Kiev, cause blackouts

Kiev, Oct. 10 (UNI) Russian missile and drone strikes on the Ukrainian capital early Friday injured 12 people and caused a partial power outage in the city, said Kiev's Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
The left bank of the Dnipro River in eastern Kiev is experiencing blackouts and water supply disruptions, Klitschko said on Telegram.
The strikes, targeting critical infrastructure, also damaged two apartment buildings and vehicles, he added.
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