Ukrainian missiles struck Refma factory and a Russian command and control center and military garrison point, causing large explosions, power outages, and mobile communication disruption in the city.
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Ukrainian missiles struck Refma factory and a Russian command and control center and military garrison point, causing large explosions, power outages, and mobile communication disruption in the city.
A loud single explosion in Melitopol. An explosion was heard in the very centre of the city.
The explosion occurred at around 06:50 on Schmidt Street. Allegedly, an improvised explosive device detonated in a rubbish bin.
The occupiers assert that there were no casualties; they say, only the cars parked nearby were damaged, and the blast wave broke the glass in the nearest house.
A strong explosion occurred in the center of Melitopol, injuring an acting deputy minister of construction and architecture and damaging cars.
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Extracted: 2026-05-30T04:15:31.373Z
Source story: day-444b-2023-05-15