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Ukrainian missile strike kills 5 in Russia's Voronezh city — governor

At least five people were killed in a Ukrainian missile strike on the Russian city of Voronezh, regional Governor Alexander Gusev has said.

In a statement on Telegram on Monday, Gusev said dozens of people were also injured and that industrial facilities at one of the city’s enterprises were damaged in the strike.

The facades and windows of several apartment buildings as well as multiple vehicles were also damaged, he added.

He expressed his condolences to the families of the deceased and wished a speedy recovery to the wounded.

The governor also announced that a missile threat alert in the region had been lifted and warned against publishing photos or videos of the aftermath online, especially those that could reveal locations.

Russian aviation authorities said temporary flight restrictions were introduced at airports in Bugulma, Kazan, Nizhnekamsk and Cheboksary in the Tatarstan region due to a Ukrainian air raid.

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