The occupied part of the Zaporizhzhia region of Ukraine will hold a referendum on joining the Russian Federation from 23 to 27 September 2022, reports the Russia-appointed “head” of the region's administration Yevhen Balytskyi.
Screenshot: Yevhen Balytskyi's Telegram channel
“Today, I signed a decree on conducting a referendum regarding the territorial affiliation of the Zaporizhzhia region. It will take place from 23 to 27 September,” Balytskyi said.
He added that he had also signed a decree on forming “volunteer battalions” of the Zaporizhzhia region.