The attacks on Ukraine by Russia continue to intensify on the third day. Finally, in the news that was reflected in the press, it was announced that the city of Kharkov was seized. Soon after, it was announced that the city of Melitopol had also been captured. So where is Melitopol, which region is it connected to?
WHERE IS MELITOPOL?
Melitopol is a city located in the Zaporizhzhia Oblast (region) of southeastern Ukraine. It is located on the Molochna River, which flows from the eastern end of the city in question and finally to Molochnyi Lyman, which joins the Sea of Azov. The population of the city is approximately 150,768.
Melitopol is described as the second largest city in the oblast after Zaporizhzhia. An electrified railway line runs through the city, which is also very important internationally.
Before the Russian invasion of Crimea in 2014, the city was called “the gateway to Crimea”, and 80% of the passenger trains going to the peninsula passed through this city. In addition, road traffic reached 45,000 vehicles per day during the summer months.
WHAT IS THE LATEST SITUATION IN THE RUSSIA UKRAINE WAR?
Russian troops continue to capture important points one by one without slowing down. It has encircled the western part of the country with its crescent-shaped advance in Ukraine. The negotiation steps being discussed between Zelenski and Putin have not been finalized yet.
In his call, President of Ukraine Zelensky made two calls to Russian President Putin to stop the deaths. Expressing that Russia is ready to negotiate, Putin continues to advance in different parts of Ukraine until the negotiations take place.