Large-scale fire occurs near Russian forces' base in Melitopol

A large-scale fire broke out in the temporarily occupied Melitopol, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, near the base of the Russian occupiers on the morning of 1 February.

Source: Ivan Fedorov, Mayor of Melitopol, on Telegram

Quote: "Raging fire occurs near the enemy base. This morning [1 February], residents of the temporarily occupied Melitopol witnessed a large-scale fire.

Thick smoke was rising in the lower part of the city behind the central market in the area of the occupied Refma plant, where they [Russian troops – ed.] have set up their military base."

Details: The mayor noted that no explosions were heard in the morning, so he assumed that the occupiers "fell asleep holding a lit cigarette".

Information about what exactly happened in Melitopol is being established.

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