An explosion occurred in the southern part of temporarily occupied Melitopol, with black smoke visible afterward.
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Ivan Fedorov, Mayor of temporarily occupied Melitopol, reported that a loud explosion occurred in the city. Local telegram channels report an explosion in the southern part of the city, with black smoke visible after the explosion.
Satellite imagery appeared to show two warehouses had been severely damaged.
The 3rd Assault Brigade suffered massive losses in the Zaporizhzhia direction, largely due to enemy air attacks while lacking their own air cover.
A powerful explosion rang out in the temporarily occupied Melitopol on the afternoon of June 4, according to Mayor Ivan Fedorov.
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Extracted: 2026-05-30T04:21:08.302Z
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