Occupiers building up troops near Melitopol

Stabilization measures are ongoing in the liberated settlements of Kherson region. Meanwhile, Russian occupation forces set up fortifications in the area of Melitopol, Zaporizhzhia region.

"The occupation troops are building up in the area of Melitopol, Zaporizhzhia region. Fortifications are being set up around the town. Civilians are prohibited from approaching the airfield area. Convoys are arriving in the town from the side of Tokmak," the press service of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine posted on Facebook.

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In the temporarily occupied settlements of Kakhovka, Tavriysk, and Nova Kakhovka of Kherson region, the size of enemy personnel decreases. There is a minimal number of occupiers in the towns, patrols move along the streets.

As reported, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have de-occupied 179 settlements on an area of more than 4,500 sq km on the right bank of the Dnipro River during the week.

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