Zelensky warns of Russian attack prior to Independence Day
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks at a press conference in Lviv last week. Photo: Getty Images
President Volodymyr Zelensky urged Ukrainians to be vigilant ahead of Wednesday's celebrations to mark 31 years of independence from Soviet rule, as fresh blasts hit Crimea and a missile wounded 12 civilians near a nuclear power plant.