Melitopol
Sign in to saveMelitopol is a city and municipality in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, southeastern Ukraine. It is situated on the Molochna River, which flows through the eastern edge of the city into the Molochnyi Lyman estuary. Melitopol is the second-largest city in the oblast after Zaporizhzhia and serves as the administrative centre of Melitopol Raion. As of January 2022, Melitopol's population was estimated to be
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Melitopol is a city in southeastern Ukraine located on the Molochna River, and it serves as the administrative center for its surrounding district as well as being the second-largest city in its region. The city is strategically important as a major urban center in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, making it significant to the geography and governance of southeastern Ukraine.
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- Melitopol
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- Melitopil
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- City
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- Ukraine
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- Oblast
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- Zaporizhzhia Oblast
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- Melitopol Raion
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- Etymology
- Native names
- Historical names
- History
- World War II
- The Wotan Line Battle
- Russo-Ukrainian War
- Demographics
- Geography
- Climate
- Culture
- The Stone Grave
- Melitopol honey
- Commemorative silver coin
- Economy
- Government
- Education
- Transportation
- Twin towns – sister cities
- Notable people
- Notes
- References
- External links
Melitopol is a city and municipality in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, southeastern Ukraine. It is situated on the Molochna River, which flows through the eastern edge of the city into the Molochnyi Lyman estuary. Melitopol is the second-largest city in the oblast after Zaporizhzhia and serves as the administrative centre of Melitopol Raion. As of January 2022, Melitopol's population was estimated to be
Melitopol has been under Russian control since March 2022. On 30 September 2022, the city was formally annexed by the Russian Federation; however, it remains internationally recognized as sovereign territory of Ukraine.