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Russia has established a no-fly zone over Ukraine’s Donbas region, according to a separatist official from the self-proclaimed Donetsk republic, the Interfax news agency is reporting.
Meanwhile, Russian state media outlet Tass reports that the no-fly zone in the south of the country has been extended until 26 March, citing a source in the ministry of transport.