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Melitopol faces power and food crisis

The city of Melitopol in occupied Ukraine has been without electricity and bread for a week, described as a disaster by residents.

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Melitopol, Ukraine
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Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 10:44 UTC
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The city of Melitopol in Russian-occupied Ukraine is experiencing a severe humanitarian crisis, with residents reporting no electricity or bread for an entire week. Local sources describe the situation as a disaster, highlighting the breakdown of basic services and supply chains in the region. This crisis underscores the ongoing struggles in occupied territories amid the broader conflict, where infrastructure damage and resource shortages have become commonplace.
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