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Ukraine says Russia has used long-range bombers against Mariupol; 1st time in war

View shows a residential building destroyed during the conflict between Ukraine and Russia in the southern port city of Mariupol, Ukraine, April 14, 2022. Photo taken by drone. REUTERS / Pavel Klimov

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April 15 (Reuters) – Ukrainian Defense Ministry spokesman Alexander Motuzyanik said on Friday that for the first time since its invasion, Russia has used long-range bombers to attack the besieged port city of Mariupol.

Motuzyanik said Russia is concentrating its efforts on capturing the cities of Rubezhne, Popasna and Mariupol.

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Report by Natalia Zinets Writing by Alexander Winning; edited by John Stone Street

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