An explosion occurred in occupied Melitopol, likely caused by Ukrainian forces targeting Russian positions.
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An explosion occurred in occupied Melitopol, likely caused by Ukrainian forces targeting Russian positions.
A powerful explosion was recorded at the Melitopol airfield at approximately 14:50 on September 16, 2022.
Mayor Ivan Fedorov stated that the explosion suggests Russians and their equipment were eliminated.
Russia has been shelling Ukrainian positions from the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Enerhodar.
Russia is accused of using the nuclear plant as a shield and a tool of blackmail.
An explosion occurred at the Russian-held airfield in Melitopol, with smoke rising over the base.
A powerful explosion was recorded near the airfield in occupied Melitopol on September 16.
Melitopol Mayor Ivan Fedorov reported smoke and equipment damage at the airfield.
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Extracted: 2026-07-18T16:57:31.027Z
Source story: day-205a-2023-02-13