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Winter cold snap kills 32 in Ukraine

15:45 22/12/2009

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At least 32 people have died in Ukraine since bitter cold with heavy snowstorms hit the country last week, with the mercury falling to 12-15 degrees Celsius below zero (10-5F), local media said on Tuesday.

About 700 people have requested medical assistance across the country, with 465 of them admitted to hospitals.

The Ukrainian Emergencies Ministry issued on Monday a storm warning for the day.

KIEV, December 22 (RIA Novosti)

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Winter cold snap kills 32 in Ukraine

15:45 22/12/2009 At least 32 people have died in Ukraine since bitter cold with heavy snowstorms hit the country last week, with the mercury falling to 12-15 degrees Celsius below zero (10-5F), local media said on Tuesday.>>

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