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20 trucks carrying humanitarian aid proceeded through the Novotroitske checkpoint (Donetsk region) on November 23 morning to the territory, which is temporarily beyond the control of the Ukrainian authorities, the press service of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine has said.

A statement published by the border guard service says that humanitarian aid for residents of the occupied territories was provided by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees. “A total of over 208 tonnes of freight passed through,” the statement reads.