Around 20 civilians have left the steel plant, a deputy commander of the Azov Battalion says.
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Armed conflicts and attacks
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says that sanctions must be lifted as part of the peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia.
Governor of Kursk Oblast Roman Starovoyt says that shells have been launched at a border checkpoint from the direction of Ukraine.
A natural gas pipeline is blown up in Bir al-Abd, North Sinai, Egypt, by suspected jihadist militants.
Disasters and accidents
A tricycle falls into a man-made channel in Itay El Barud, Egypt. Eight children die and four people are rescued.
A tornado strikes Andover, Kansas, United States, inflicting heavy damage. As part of the same weather system, three storm chasers are killed in a car accident due to aquaplaning.
A plane carrying four people crashes in Sioux Lookout, Ontario, Canada, killing everyone on board.
Health and environment
It is announced that Beijing residents must show proof of a negative COVID-19 test in order to enter public spaces as part of a major tightening of restrictions in the Chinese capital.
Taiwan reports a record for the third consecutive day of 15,419 new COVID-19 cases.
International relations
Hamas warns that, if another attempt to storm the al-Aqsa Mosque is made by Israel, war could break out.
Sports
In association football, Real Madrid wins a record 35th La Liga title, following a 4–0 victory over Espanyol. Manager Carlo Ancelotti becomes the first manager to win titles in all of Europe's top five leagues.
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