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The Guardian - UK
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Luke Harding in Kyiv

Ukraine strikes Russian forces in Luhansk before expected counteroffensive

A damaged multi-storey apartment block following a blast in Luhansk.
A damaged multi-storey apartment block following a blast in Luhansk. Photograph: Reuters

Ukraine has carried out further strikes on Russian forces on Monday, apparently targeting Russian command and control centres deep behind enemy lines ahead of its long-awaited counteroffensive, with explosions reported in the occupied city of Luhansk.

Smoke was seen rising above a former aviation school in the eastern city, used by the Russian military. Moscow-installed local officials said Kyiv carried out the attack with two Storm Shadow long-range missiles, supplied by the British. An administrative building was damaged, they said.

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