Explosions occurred in Melitopol, a city in the Zaporizhia region of Ukraine, during the night of April 14, resulting in a fire at an electrical substation and subsequent power outages.
Local sources indicate that drones were used in the attack, which caused significant fire damage at the substation. Footage shared online shows thick smoke and flames engulfing the facility.
As a result of the assault, parts of Melitopol experienced power outages, with residents reporting a partial blackout. Details regarding casualties and the extent of the damage are still being verified.
Melitopol has been under temporary Russian occupation since early March 2022 and serves as a critical logistical and transportation hub in southern Ukraine.
Recent explosions in Melitopol led to a fire at an electrical substation and power outages in the area. The incident underscores the ongoing challenges faced by the city under occupation since 2022.