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Russia holds first parliamentary elections in occupied Ukrainian territories
Die Welt·RU · UA·about 9 hours ago
Ukrainian forces reportedly struck targets in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) on the eve of local elections, causing a temporary power outage in Mariupol. The claim, made by a DPR official, is unverified and part of ongoing conflict dynamics. The timing suggests an attempt to disrupt the elections, but the strategic impact is limited.