Explosions near airfield are reported in Melitopol. PHOTO

Residents of Melitopol reported explosions in the afternoon of July 31 near the local airfield.

This is reported by Censor.NET with reference to RBC-Ukraine.

It is known that a powerful explosion in the temporarily occupied Melitopol was heard even in the territory of villages neighboring the district center. Residents reported a plume of smoke rising above the airfield after the explosion. Details have not yet been announced.

Earlier, at the beginning of July, the Armed Forces of Ukraine already shelled the territory of the airfield in Melitopol. The occupiers placed their command post there. After shelling by the Ukrainian military, the occupiers were carrying out repair work on the runway.