In the temporarily occupied Melitopol, a local collaborator Ivan Tkach died as a result of a car explosion. This was reported on March 14 by local Telegram channels, russian media, as well as Ukrainska Pravda, citing sources in the SSU.
"Ukrainska Pravda sources in the Security Service of Ukraine have confirmed the death of the "official" and reported that it was Ivan Tkach, whom the occupiers appointed as director of the City Transport Municipal Unitary Enterprise of the military-civilian administration of Melitopol", - the journalists said.
According to available information, the collaborator was injured in the explosion. However, he died in the hospital.
The emergency services of the occupiers said that Tkach's car was blown up by an improvised explosive device.
It should be noted that Tkach owned one of the largest private transport companies in Melitopol and closely communicated with the invaders.
Earlier it was reported that a car exploded in the center of Melitopol.