Mariupol
City in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine
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Mariupol is a city in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine. It is situated on the northern coast (Pryazovia) of the Sea of Azov, at the mouth of the Kalmius River. Prior to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, it was the tenth-largest city in the country and the second-largest city in Donetsk Oblast, with an estimated population of 425,681 people in January 2022; as of August 2023, Ukrainian authorities estimate the population of Mariupol at approximately 120,000. Mariupol has been occupied by Russian forces since May 2022.
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'I would do it all again': The surgeon smuggled into Mariupol's besieged steelworks to save lives "It really hurts to think about Azovstal," Yevgen says, remembering how bombs rained down as defenders made their last stand inside the steelworks. "Not all of us came back."Sky News - Published | |
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Putin visits occupied Ukrainian city of Mariupol, Russian state media reportsVladimir Putin has visited the occupied Ukrainian city of Mariupol, according to Russian media reports.Sky News - Published | |
Cages for 'show trial' of Ukrainian POWs condemned by UN Pictures of cages to apparently contain Ukrainian prisoners of war during trials in Mariupol have been condemned by the UN.Sky News - Published | |
Sky's Stuart Ramsey recalls meeting condemned Britons on the Ukraine front lineWe'd driven through frozen forests on icy roads to a location outside Mariupol and a rendezvous with a Ukrainian military commander.Sky News - Published | |
Donbas fate hinges on 'brutal' war in key city - as 'endless caravan of death' uncovered in Mariupol Ukraine's president says the fate of the Donbas hinges on "very brutal" fighting in Sievierodonetsk, a city that's emerged as a key battleground in recent weeks.Sky News - Published | |
Russia begins handing over remains of Mariupol fighters as sides swap 320 bodies Russia has begun handing over the remains of Ukrainian fighters killed in the Azovstal steelworks, the scene of the last stand in the battle for Mariupol.Sky News - Published | |
Ukraine's northern axis facing shelling as Russia begins handing over remains of Mariupol fightersReports of heavy shelling near Izyum in the east of Ukraine suggests Russia is preparing to make a renewed effort on the northern axis, Britain's defence ministry has said.Sky News - Published | |
Teacher spent 65 days trapped in Mariupol steelworks with newborn baby A Ukrainian teacher who spent 65 days sheltering underground with her six-month-old baby in the besieged Azovstal steelworks has spoken of life in the last outpost of Ukrainian resistance in Mariupol.Sky News - Published | 'A continuous cemetery': 200 bodies found inside Mariupol basement, Ukraine claims The bodies of 200 people have been discovered inside a basement in Mariupol, local authorities have said.Sky News - Published |
Russia claims control of key Ukrainian stronghold - as a call is made for Moscow to pay for its invasion On the day Moscow claims to have taken control of Mariupol, a call has been made for Russia to be held financially responsible for "crimes it has committed" in Ukraine.Sky News - Published | Last Ukrainian troops in Mariupol told to stop defence of cityUkrainian troops, thought to be the last fighting Russian forces in Mariupol, have been told to stop the defence of the city.Sky News - Published |
Captured Ukrainian medic's bodycam footage shows first-hand horror of Mariupol A captured volunteer medic's bodycam footage shows the horrors taking place in the ruined city of Mariupol after it was smuggled out in a tampon.Sky News - Published | Dozens of Ukrainian soldiers are being evacuated from Azovstal steel plant after weeks of resistance Dozens of Ukrainian soldiers are being evacuated from Azovstal steel plant in the city of Mariupol after weeks of resistance against the Russian invasion.Sky News - Published |
Ukrainian fighter dies in Mariupol steelworks days after marrying fellow soldier A Ukrainian fighter who was holed up in the Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol has died just three days after getting married to a fellow soldier.Sky News - Published | A hell on earth: The wounded defenders of Azovstal pictured in their makeshift underground field hospital As Russian troops continue their pounding of the Azovstal steel works in Mariupol, a photo-journalist has revealed the grim extent of the suffering inside.Sky News - Published |
'Influential mediators' involved in talks to save Ukraine's Mariupol defenders Ukraine's president says he hopes fighters still trapped in a Mariupol steel plant can be saved.Sky News - Published | How Russian shelling has wreaked destruction on Azovstal steelworks over course of war New satellite images of the Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol show how the site has been the target of extensive shelling over the course of the war.Sky News - Published |
'Just imagine this hell': Zelenskyy praises courage of Mariupol defenders as they prepare for what could be final stand Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has described the situation in Mariupol as "hell", while Ukrainian fighters prepare for what could be their final stand against Russia.Sky News - Published | Losses in steelworks battle 'frustrating' Russia's plans to capture DonbasThe Russian assault on the last defenders at Mariupol's steelworks will continue to hold back its plans to control the Donbas region, according to the UK Ministry of Defence.Sky News - Published |
300 civilians evacuated from Mariupol after Russia opens humanitarian corridorsMore than 300 civilians were evacuated from the ruined Ukrainian port city of Mariupol and the surrounding areas on Wednesday, the Red Cross has said.Sky News - Published | Russia denies Mariupol steel plant ground assault amid claims Putin wants success ahead of Victory Day Heavy fighting is continuing at the besieged steel plant in Mariupol as Russian forces attempt to complete the capture of the strategically vital port.Sky News - Published |
Russia storms Mariupol steel plant as some evacuees reach safety Russian forces have begun storming the steel mill containing the last pocket of resistance in Mariupol.Sky News - Published | Relief for those evacuated from Azovstal - but they will never escape the memories of Mariupol The convoy arrives after many delays; the first thing we see is a police car, its lights flashing. Sky News - Published |
