Stories from Melitopol · Ukraine

Occupational authorities in Melitopol have introduced changes to the educational process. Physical education lessons have been repurposed to focus on preparation for service in the Russian Armed Forces.

Occupying authorities in Melitopol have introduced changes to the educational process. Physical education lessons have been converted into training for service in the Russian Federation army.

Ukrainian defense forces attacked a TOS-1A 'Solntsepyok' heavy flamethrower rocket launcher system near Melitopol. The exact timeline for recovery after intense competition is typically at least three days. Ukrainian forces are systematically implementing counter-attacks and counter-offensives to hold positions against an enemy with a numerical advantage. The primary objective is to eliminate enemy forces in the Horlivka direction and to straighten the front line. This strategy aims to cut off enemy troops and shorten the front. Ukrainian forces are actively resisting Russian advances, particularly around Pokrovsk and Myrnograd. In the past week alone, 385 Russian soldiers were reportedly eliminated in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy is attempting to advance through Kostiantynivka towards Druzhkivka and further towards Kramatorsk and Sloviansk.