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A strong explosion has shaken Donetsk at 12:10 p.m. local time, presumably in the area of the chemical plant, says a report posted on the City Council website.

“A blast wave rolled through the city. People in many districts said not only window panes but also window frames were smashed in buildings and homes,” the report said.