Putin’s forces were once again scrambling as Ukrainians maintain a strong resistance in the occupied city of Melitopol in southern Ukraine. On Wednesday, May 18, what was described as a \u201cpowerful explosion\u201d that \u201cthundered the city\u201d destroyed a train carrying Russian military personnel and ammunition. Local news outlet RIA Melitopol reported that partisans blew up the armored train used by Russian invaders, by installing explosives on the railway.<\/p>\n
The number of injured or dead soldiers that were on board is still unknown.<\/p>\n
Following the explosion, a shootout occurred with the news outlet reporting that repetitive shooting sounds from machine guns could be heard.<\/p>\n
RIA Melitopol wrote: \u201cThe actions of our saboteurs brought the desired result and sowed panic among the invaders.\u201d<\/p>\n
Local residents reported that glass in the houses almost flew out, and the walls of the buildings vibrated from the deafening explosion.<\/p>\n
The explosion of the armored train was also confirmed by Advisor to the Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, Anton Gerashchenko.<\/p>\n
In a post on Twitter, Mr Gerashchenko said: \u201cPartisans have blown up the Russian occupier’s armoured train in Melitopol.<\/p>\n
\u201cAn explosive charge detonated under the train car carrying the personnel.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe railway track is damaged, a number of casualties and fatalities is now being specified.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ukrainian sabotage groups are constantly attacking Russian military facilities in the area, as a form of resistance.<\/p>\n
Reports claim that today, the Russian commandant\u2019s office in Melitopol was burnt down, following an explosion using a grenade.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Melitopol mayor Ivan Fedorov during a live broadcast on social media, stated today that Ukrainian military units, partisans and sabotage groups are all partaking in the resistance against the occupier.<\/p>\n
Mr Federov threatened that \u201cthe earth will burn under the feet of the invaders\u201d and that \u201cthe armoured train is just the beginning\u201d.<\/p>\n
In an announcement later in the day, the Zaporizhia Regional Military Administration released a statement regarding the explosion of the train.<\/p>\n
They said that the railway tracks are in a very bad condition and that the Russian military is operating them at overload, resulting in failures.<\/p>\n
However, the administration did not deny the involvement of Ukrainian saboteurs in the explosion, but noted that the ammunition carried in the tracks detonated.<\/p>\n
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