Several explosions occurred in the outskirts of occupied Melitopol, with the loudest near Aviamistechko district where Russians had established a military base at a seized airfield.
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Explosions occurred in Melitopol outskirts, with the loudest near Aviamistechko district at a Russian military base
Ukrainian resistance in occupied Melitopol detonated a car with Russian looters who regularly robbed empty apartments
The explosion occurred in Aviamistechko district on Hvardiiska Street during one of their 'hunts' while loading looted goods
Russian media reported the explosion was caused by a 'short circuit' in the vehicle, which ignited the fuel
counteroffensive attacks were successful south of Robotyne and southwest of Verbove (10 km east of Robotyne)
The enemy conducted an unsuccessful assault on Poltavka and tried to restore lost positions in the Robotyne region.
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Extracted: 2026-07-18T17:02:17.628Z
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