At least 32 killed in east Ukraine mine blast

KYIV – At least 32 miners have been killed in a blast at a coal mine in a rebel-held area of east Ukraine, the president of Ukraine’s parliament said Wednesday.

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“A terrible tragedy took place this morning at Zasyadko. There are victims, currently numbering 32,” Volodymyr Groysman told the parliament in Kyiv, calling for a minute of silence.