Russian occupation forces took control of a television tower in Melitopol and broadcast Russian television in the captured city.
This was reported by the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration with reference to local authorities.
"The Russian military has surrounded the Melitopol TV tower. It is under their control," the statement said.
Later, it became known that Russian television was broadcast in the captured city.
"SSU (Security Service of Ukraine) sources reported that the occupiers installed their equipment on the Melitopol TV tower and began broadcasting Russian TV channels," the statement said.
Residents of Melitopol came to the streets with national flags and marched for Ukraine. They shout to the occupiers "Melitopol is Ukraine", "Shame", "Glory to Ukraine", "Glory to the heroes", "Death to the enemies" and so on.
Yesterday in Melitopol, Russian channels staged a performance, showing how the invaders are allegedly welcomed in the city. In fact, people held up Ukrainian flags to the occupiers and shouted "Go home!".