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On Tuesday, Ukraine fired US-supplied longer-range missiles at Russian territory for the first time, a day after the US gave permission for their use.

Politically, the situation also remains critical with interim Prime Minister Garry Conille fired this month by the country's ruling council - less than six months after he took office.

But two US officials said initial indications suggested Russia had intercepted just two missiles out of around eight fired by Ukraine.

After missing the playoffs for a franchise-worst fourth consecutive season and setting records for defeats, the team fired coach Curt Miller and promised better results.

As the robbers returned to their car, one of them fired a 9mm handgun, according to prosecutors.