Ukraine says at least 5,000 people have died in ‘catastrophic’ humanitarian crisis in Mariupol

Reuters

Officials in Ukraine said at least 5,000 people have died in the “catastrophic” humanitarian crisis unleashed by Russian forces in the southern port city of Mariupol.

A spokesperson for mayor Vadym Boichenko said nearly 5,000 people, including 210 children, had died since Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February.