- The Russian embassy in Melitopol was attacked on Thursday and completely demolished.
- Civilians have found it incredibly challenging to exit the city, mayor Ivan Fedorov said.
- Some youngsters are being transported from occupied areas to Crimea and other regions of Russia by bus.
The Russian embassy in Melitopol, southern Ukraine, was attacked on Thursday and completely demolished, according to the mayor of the city.
Since the beginning of the invasion, Russian forces have held Melitopol.
“The enemy headquarters was destroyed yesterday, where the FSB special forces personnel were located; there are killed and wounded,” Ivan Fedorov said in a briefing.
“There was a barracks and equipment. It was one of the hardest targets in terms of reaching it, in terms of the air defense and the location.”
Civilians have found it incredibly challenging to exit the city, Fedorov continued.
“Today 150 to 200 people per day leave through Vasylivka (the only available route from occupied territory to Ukrainian-held areas) compared to 1,000 people as it was.”
“To leave Melitopol you need to submit an application, which is considered within a month term. There is a leaving route through Crimea, which takes 3 to 5 days.”
According to Fedorov, some youngsters are being transported from occupied areas to the Crimea and other regions of Russia. He stated that over 300 kids had already been taken away.
“(School children in Melitopol) are not allowed to go outside during breaks between lessons. Children are being forced to study Russian history, sing the Russian anthem and other patriotic songs.”
According to Fedorov, life has grown challenging for city residents due to a lack of medications, excessive pharmacy charges, and unemployment.
