War in Ukraine: Mariupol in the grip of a final assault by Russian forces – franceinfo

Published on 04/16/2022 16:07 Updated on 04/16/2022 17:40 France 2 Article written by The city of Mariupol still faces fierce fighting, Saturday April 16. Ukrainians engaged in the defense of their city have withdrawn to a metallurgical site located by the sea, the last pocket of resistance. Missile batteries move into position around Mariupol (Ukraine), Saturday, April 16. For two days, the Russians and the separatists have been deploying for a new offensive. Their objective is to reach the huge industrial complex of the city, where Ukrainian fighters have entrenched themselves. The shelling alternated with automatic weapon fire. “Of course when it bombs, it’s scary,” says a resident located just a hundred meters from the fighting. The targeted plant stretches for miles along the seafront. It is the last major
pocket of resistance in Mariupol, after Ukrainian soldiers surrendered.
Ukraine has just recognized it, while minimizing the number of these soldiers.
“We don’t go any further than in front of our house”, declares a resident, cloistered in
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