Russia moves military equipment towards Kherson and Crimea – the mayor of Melitopol
UKRAINSKA PRAVDA — FRIDAY, 29 JULY 2022, 12:26
Residents of the occupied Ukrainian city of Melitopol have been observing convoys of Russian military equipment heading towards Kherson and Crimea for several days.
Source: Ivan Fedorov, Mayor of Melitopol, on air during the joint 24/7 newscast
Quote: "We have been observing military equipment transiting through Melitopol for the fourth day in a row. There are three to four convoys passing daily. The Russians are going through the city centre as well as through the suburbs; each convoy comprises 20 to 30 pieces of equipment. These are various types of weapons: from tanks to amphibious assault vehicles and infantry fighting vehicles. There are also just armoured weapons and infantry troops."
Details: In particular, residents of Melitopol noticed the Buk-M2 surface-to-air missile system yesterday. According to Fedorov, all equipment and manpower are heading towards Kherson and Crimea from Donbas, Mariupol and Berdiansk.
Background:
- The mayor of Melitopo lIvan Fedorov reported previously that the Russian forces had moved about 80 pieces of equipment towards Kherson.
- Russian invaders started to increase the pressure on the residents of the occupied Melitopol - people are being abducted and tortured more often.
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