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Two mayors abducted in Ukraine as Russia asserts control
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21:16 - 23:35 (02:19)

Mayors from the towns of Niproprudne and Mediopol were reportedly abducted by Russian forces in Ukraine. Mediopol's Russian-appointed replacement urged residents to adapt to the new reality and stop resisting occupation, while the city has been without basic necessities and experiencing heavy bombings for over 10 days.

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The Russian government has abducted two mayors from towns in Ukraine, one of whom was replaced with a Russian appointee, while the other's fate is unknown.
21:16 - 23:35 (02:19)
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Russian Occupation of Ukraine
Summary

The Russian government has abducted two mayors from towns in Ukraine, one of whom was replaced with a Russian appointee, while the other's fate is unknown. The city of Mediopol has been encircled and bombed by Russian troops resulting in a sharp increase in deaths, and basic necessities like power, water and phone connections remain unavailable for more than 10 days.

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Two mayors abducted in Ukraine as Russia asserts control
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How Russians See the War in Ukraine
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The Daily