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US citizen recently died in the Donbas region of Ukraine, State Department says

A US citizen recently died in the eastern Donbas region of Ukraine, a US State Department spokesperson confirmed on Thursday.

“We are in touch with the family and are providing all appropriate assistance,” the spokesperson said. “Out of respect for the family’s privacy during this difficult time, we have nothing further to add.”

The State Department did not indicate the manner of the death. CNN is working to confirm the identity of the American.

 

 

 

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