Ukraine declares ‘combat mission’ over in Mariupol amid mass evacuations
Zelenskyy said: ‘Ukraine needs Ukrainian heroes alive’ After weeks of unrelenting bombardment from Russian forces, the Ukrainian military has finished its “combat mission” in Mariupol. Ukrainian soldiers have fought hard in the coastal city of Mariupol, having previously vowed to “fight until the end,” despite dwindling numbers and scarce ammunition. Now, officials have confirmed that […]
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Russian attack on Mariupol theatre killed around 600 civilians, new evidence suggests
The airstrike was one of the deadliest events of the war An airstrike on a Mariupol theatre may have been much deadlier than previously thought, with evidence suggesting some 600 people were killed in the attack. The theatre had been used to shelter civilians in the besieged city, but was bombed by Russian forces on […]
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Russian ‘chemical weapon’ dropped on Mariupol causing respiratory problems, Ukraine claims
Russia has ‘crossed all boundaries of humanity’ The UK government is “working urgently” to ascertain whether Russian forces have used chemical weapons in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol with claims that soldiers have been left feeling dizzy and unable to breathe. Foreign secretary Liz Truss tweeted late on Monday to say that if chemical agents […]
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Zelenskyy brands Russian invasion of Ukraine ‘genocide’ as bodies litter the streets
This comes after his surprise speech at the Grammys Volodymyr Zelenskyy has labelled Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as “genocide”. Speaking on Sunday, the Ukrainian leader warned that his people could face “extermination” as CBS Face the Nation presenter Margaret Brennan asked the question, “Is this genocide?”, to which Zelenskyy simply replied, “Indeed”. Zelenskyy said that […]
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Ukraine reports 300 killed in devastating theatre bombing
Rescue efforts became increasingly difficult as intense fighting around the area broke out Ukraine has reported a monumental loss of 300 people after Russian forces shelled a Mariupol theatre on March 16. Following the news of Russian forces shelling the port city of Mariupol, Ukraine, officials have now confirmed that 300 people were killed. Only […]
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Russia’s deadline passes with Ukraine refusing to surrender Mariupol
Despite the offer from Russian forces, Ukraine has said there will be ‘no talk of any surrender’ As Zelenskyy warns of World War III, Ukraine has rejected a Russian ultimatum that offered safe passage from Mariupol if soldiers surrendered. Mariupol has been under siege for weeks, with Russian forces having destroyed an art school over […]
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