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Ukraine bank explosion injures 22 Ukraine bank explosion injures 22
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An explosion at a bank in southern Ukraine has left at least 22 people injured, officials have said.An explosion at a bank in southern Ukraine has left at least 22 people injured, officials have said.
The incident occurred at a branch of the state-owned Oshchadbank in the city of Melitopol, the emergency situations ministry reported.The incident occurred at a branch of the state-owned Oshchadbank in the city of Melitopol, the emergency situations ministry reported.
Ministry spokesman Ihor Krol said the blast had probably been caused by an explosive device. Local media earlier said there had been two explosions.Ministry spokesman Ihor Krol said the blast had probably been caused by an explosive device. Local media earlier said there had been two explosions.
Six people have been taken to hospital with serious injuries. Six people were seriously injured in the blast.
The Melitopolski Vidomosti newspaper said two men had entered the bank shortly before the explosion and left bags near the entrance.The Melitopolski Vidomosti newspaper said two men had entered the bank shortly before the explosion and left bags near the entrance.
Mr Krol said a total of 16 people were treated in hospital, including two children.
Local resident Volodymyr Kitayev described the explosion as "powerful".
"Windows were blown up. Dark grey or black smoke was hovering in the air," he said.
An investigation is under way.An investigation is under way.