Residents of Poltava heard sounds similar to explosions on the evening of 26 April. Officials confirmed no missile incomings, infrastructure destruction, or casualties were detected.
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Residents heard sounds similar to explosions in Poltava on evening of 26 April
No missile incomings detected by officials
No infrastructure destruction or casualties confirmed
Explosions were heard in Poltava
Information on casualties and destruction is yet to be determined according to Mayor Oleksander Mamay
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