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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Tom Watling

Russia singer killed in occupied Ukraine after missile strike hits concert hall during her performance

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A Russian singer entertaining soldiers in occupied Ukraine has been killed after a missile hit the concert hall in which she was performing, local reports have confirmed.

Polina Menshikh was performing at a dancehall in the town of Kumachove, Donetsk Oblast, roughly 37 miles from the frontline when two missiles allegedly struck the area on 19 November.

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