Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 87 of the invasion Last group of Ukrainian soldiers in Azovstal steelworks surrendered, Russia’s defence ministry said late Friday The Guardian - AU · May 21, 2022
Russia declares final victory at steel plant in Mariupol and fights for more territory in eastern Ukraine KYIV, Ukraine — With its grip tightened along Ukraine’s southern coast, including full control of the steel plant that held the world’s attention for months, Russia redoubled its assault Friday on the eastern industrial heartland known as the Donbas. Los Angeles Times · May 20, 2022
Russian bombardment has turned Ukraine’s Donbas into ‘hell,’ Zelenskyy says KYIV, Ukraine — With its grip tightened along the southern coast, Russia redoubled its assault on Ukraine’s Donbas region Friday, turning parts of the country’s eastern industrial heartland into “hell,” President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. Los Angeles Times · May 20, 2022
Last Ukrainian troops in Mariupol ‘told to stop defence of besieged city’ The Ministry of Defence claimed up to 1,700 troops from the steel plant have surrendered to Russian forces Evening Standard · May 20, 2022
EXPLAINER: What might happen to 100s of Ukrainian POWs? The Red Cross says it has registered “hundreds” of Ukrainians POWs who have left the giant Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol after holding out in a weeks-long standoff with besieging Russian forces The Independent UK · May 19, 2022
Captive medic's bodycam shows firsthand horror of Mariupol A celebrated Ukrainian medic recorded her time in Mariupol on a data card no bigger than a thumbnail The Independent UK · May 19, 2022
Russian soldier pleads guilty to war crime as conflict in Ukraine enters new phase LVIV, Ukraine — As the first Russian soldier to be tried for war crimes pleaded guilty to killing a Ukrainian civilian, fears grew Wednesday over the fate of hundreds of Ukrainian soldiers who surrendered at the Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol a day earlier. Los Angeles Times · May 19, 2022
Russian soldier pleads guilty to war crime; Mariupol fighters’ fate uncertain LVIV, Ukraine — As the first Russian soldier to be tried for war crimes pleaded guilty to killing a Ukrainian civilian, fears grew Wednesday over the fate of hundreds of Ukrainian soldiers who surrendered at the Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol a day earlier. Los Angeles Times · May 18, 2022
Top Ukrainian commanders not surrendered from Azovstal, pro-Russian rebel says Top-ranking Ukrainian commanders have not yet surrendered from the labyrinth of bunkers and tunnels below the Azovstal steel works in Mariupol, the leader of the Russian-backed separatist region of Donetsk said on Wednesday. Reuters · May 18, 2022
Factbox-Last defenders of Mariupol: what is Ukraine's Azov Regiment? Russian President Vladimir Putin looks poised to take full control of Ukraine's southeastern port city of Mariupol after the apparent surrender of the last Ukrainian forces holed up at a vast steel works. Reuters · May 17, 2022
VIDEO: Pov Gunfight: Videogame Moment Ukrainian Fighters Shoot At Russian Troops In Azovstal Plant The footage was filmed at the Azovstal iron and steel plant in the under-siege Ukrainian city of Mariupol. Zenger · May 13, 2022
'Save Azovstal!' Relatives of Ukrainian fighters in steel plant plead for help Relatives and supporters of the Ukrainian fighters holed up in the Azovstal steel plant demonstrated in Kyiv on Thursday, pleading for them to be rescued. Reuters · May 12, 2022
Ukrainian soldiers at besieged Azovstal plant vow: ‘We will continue to fight as long as we are alive’ Soldiers from the Azov regiment are refusing to surrender despite being vastly outnumbered Evening Standard · May 9, 2022
Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 75 of the invasion Putin makes no major policy announcement about Ukraine in Victory Day speech; Zelenskiy says country will win war with Russia and not cede any territory The Guardian - AU · May 9, 2022
The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2022 ‘Surrender is not an option’: Azov battalion commander in plea for help to escape Mariupol Two thousand Ukrainian troops thought to be trapped inside steelworks after civilian evacuation
The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2022 Anguish for partners of Mariupol’s defenders as Russian assault goes on Amid reports of grim conditions inside the Azovstal steelworks, wives try to rally support for an evacuation of remaining Ukrainian troops
The Guardian - AU · May 6, 2022 UN plans third evacuation from Azovstal steelworks as battle continues to rage Ukraine says Russian bombing has destroyed or damaged 400 hospitals and medical centres; Moscow rushes to declare victory in Mariupol
Asharq Al-Awsat · May 6, 2022 UN Sends New Mariupol Convoy to Rescue Civilians from 'Bleak Hell' A new UN convoy was expected in Mariupol Friday to evacuate civilians from the "bleak hell" of a besieged steel plant that has become the last pocket of resistance against invading Russian forces in the southern port city. The Russian military had announced a three-day ceasefire at the site starting…
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Asharq Al-Awsat · May 5, 2022 Mariupol Steel Mill Battle Rages as Ukraine Repels Attacks Heavy fighting raged Thursday at the shattered steel plant in Mariupol as Russian forces sought to finish off the city’s last-ditch defenders and complete the capture of the strategically vital Ukrainian port. The bloody battle came amid growing suspicions that President Vladimir Putin wants to present the Russian people with…
The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2022 Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 71 of the invasion Russian and Ukrainian forces remain engaged in ‘bloody battles’ inside Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol as 344 more people are evacuated
Al Jazeera · May 4, 2022 Ukraine latest updates: New Mariupol evacuation mission under way Ukraine news May 5: UN says third convoy on way to evacuate civilians from ‘hell’ of the besieged Azovstal steel plant.
Asharq Al-Awsat · May 4, 2022 Russian Forces Press Ukraine Offensive as EU Weighs Oil Sanctions Russian forces have launched a major assault on the holdout Azovstal steel plant in the devastated port city of Mariupol while pounding sites across eastern Ukraine, as the European Union moves to punish Moscow with oil sanctions. Three months into the war, Moscow has focused its fresh offensive on Ukraine's…
The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2022 Russia steps up Azovstal siege as freed civilians reach Zaporizhzhia Volodymyr Zelenskiy says 156 people managed to escape Mariupol while Red Cross says many are still trapped at steelworks