Donetsk, May 29 — DAN. “Melitopolgaz” has connected 17 homes in the Vladimirovka village in the Zaporozhye region to the gas supply network, the press service of the state-owned company reported on Monday. “Seventeen homes have been connected to natural gas as part the efforts to develop the gas supply system, ” the press service said. “It will improve village residents' living conditions and cut their utility bills.” A “Melitopolgaz” team has installed gas meters, launched gas appliances and explained safety rules to the users, the company said. Earlier reports said that “Melitopolgaz” would finish connecting Vladimirovka to the gas supply network in the near future. The gas supply network in the settlement was built back in the 2014 but has not been used until now.*jk