Ivan Fedorov, mayor of the temporarily occupied city of Melitopol, publicly warned collaborators that assisting Russian occupation authorities in organizing pseudo-referendums constitutes a criminal offense punishable by up to 10 years in prison and confiscation of property.

Ivan Fedorov stated that individuals helping occupation authorities organize pseudo-referendums face criminal liability including imprisonment and property confiscation.

Fedorov claimed that authorities are recording the actions of collaborators and will open criminal cases against them.

Fedorov stated that collaborators in Melitopol will be required to undergo polygraph tests.

The U.K. Defense Ministry said on Aug. 5 that Russia’s intentions regarding the Zaporizhzhia plant remain unclear.

Russian forces use the nuclear power plant to reduce the risk of their equipment and personnel being attacked by Ukraine.

Mayor Dmytro Orlov announced that shelling is originating from the Zaporizhzhia NPP area and urged residents to be cautious of provocations.

The ZNPP continues to work and deliver power to the power system of Ukraine through the lines that are working.

Energoatom called for measures to return control over the nuclear facility to Ukraine.