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A Russian actress was killed in a Ukrainian strike while performing in front of troops in an occupied Ukrainian city.

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Polina Menshikh sang in a hall on the occasion of the holiday of the Russian Missile Forces when the building came under fire on November 19.

The actress died in hospital from her injuries. Ukraine said about 20 Russian soldiers were killed in the strike, but Russian authorities did not comment on the allegations.

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A St. Petersburg theater studio linked to Polina Menshih said the upcoming performance of a play she directed before would be in her memory.

The strike took place about 60 km from the front line in Kumachi, Donetsk.

Videos on social media captured the moment of impact. They show Menshih singing on stage and playing guitar. There is an explosion and the lights in the hall go out.

Russian actress Polina Menshikh was killed by Ukrainian shelling while performing for Russian soldiers in the Moscow-occupied Donetsk region, regional officials and a St. Petersburg theater confirmed. https://t.co/If0TfmLB78 pic.twitter.com/jfjjPpcnDi

— The Moscow Times (@MoscowTimes) November 22, 2023

The #Ukrainian Armed Forces' strike on the cultural center in the DPR, which resulted in the death of actress/singer Polina Menshikh, hit the roof above the stage directly.

The auditorium is practically undamaged, but the roof above the stage is destroyed, pic.twitter.com/O4CpRYhwPI

— Arthur Morgan (@ArthurM40330824) November 22, 2023

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