Explosions reported in Ukrainian cities of Kharkov, Cherkassy

Air raid alerts are also in effect in several other Ukrainian regions

MOSCOW, November 16. /TASS/. Explosions have been heard in the city of Kharkov in eastern Ukraine, the Hromadske-News media outlet reported.

According to the media outlet, explosions have also occurred in the city of Cherkassy in central Ukraine.

Air raid alerts are currently in effect in the Kharkov and Cherkassy regions, as well as in several other Ukrainian regions.

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