💥 Attack

Explosions were reported in Melitopol, with unclear attribution to partisans, HIMARS, UAVs, or Russian air defense.

Melitopol, Zaporizhzhia
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Explosions were reported in Melitopol, with unclear attribution to partisans, HIMARS, UAVs, or Russian air defense.

Ukrainian partisans brutally attacked a Russian occupier who was molesting an underaged girl in Melitopol, cutting his throat on Ukraine's Heroes Street.

Ivan Fedorov stated that Ukrainian partisans slit the throat of a Russian soldier who had harassed an underage girl.

Occupying forces are conducting house-to-house searches and detaining civilians in Melitopol's northern district.

At least four people have been detained by the occupiers.

Mayor Ivan Fedorov reported explosions in different areas of Melitopol and stated the Resistance Force anticipates continued attacks.

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Extracted: 2026-07-18T16:57:30.978Z

Source story: day-180a-2023-02-12