Two large explosions were reported in the southern part of Melitopol, Zaporizhzhia Oblast. Emergency services responded to the scene as authorities attributed the blasts to enemy losses.
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Two large explosions occurred in the southern part of Melitopol, prompting ambulance dispatch.
Russian sources claimed the explosions were caused by sappers destroying weapons.
The ZNPP was disconnected from the Ukrainian energy grid around September 15.
Explosions occurred in Melitopol, with reports indicating two significant blasts were heard in the city.
Two loud explosions were heard in the southern part of Melitopol on September 15.
Melitopol City Mayor Ivan Fedorov announced the explosions and stated that locals are counting enemy losses.
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