The Latest Breaking News from Mariupol

Ukraine citizens trapped as Russia attacks hospitals, schools and refuses evacuations

LYSYCHANSK, Ukraine — The mayor of Mariupol pleaded Friday for a “full evacuation” of the shattered southern Ukrainian port city as Russia reported striking dozens of military targets in the sprawling eastern battle zone overnight.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 22, 2022

Ukraine official: humanitarian corridor out of Mariupol might be opened Sat

Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk on Friday said "there is a possibility" a humanitarian corridor out of the besieged port city of Mariupol could be opened up on Saturday.

Reuters · Apr 22, 2022

Mariupol mayor pleads for civilian evacuation after Russian victory claim

LYSYCHANSK, Ukraine — The mayor of Mariupol pleaded Friday for a “full evacuation” of the shattered southern Ukrainian port city that Russia now claims to control, as Moscow said it struck dozens of military targets in the sprawling eastern battle zone overnight.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 22, 2022

Russia says Ukrainian fighters 'securely blockaded' at Mariupol steel plant

Russia's defence ministry said on Friday that Ukrainian fighters and foreign mercenaries had been "securely blockaded" at the Azovstal steel plant where they have been holding out in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol.

Reuters · Apr 22, 2022

Fears for hundreds of civilians trapped in Mariupol steel plant

Up to 1,000 people could be holed up in Azovstal factory with group of outgunned Ukrainian fighters

The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2022

Is Putin closer than ever to a nuclear war? Worrying updates out of Russia as Ukraine crisis continues

The Russian president bragged that the new Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile would provide "food for thought" for anyone thinking of threatening Moscow

Irish Mirror · Apr 22, 2022

Ukraine war: Mariupol fighters holding out after Putin orders blockade of Azovstal steel plant

Russia reluctant to storm Ukrainian stronghold over fears of ‘significant casualties’, say western analysts

The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2022

Ukraine war: Satellite images appear to show mass graves near Mariupol

The images appear to show up to 200 graves in the town of Manhush near Mariupol

Evening Standard · Apr 22, 2022

Live updates | Russia-Ukraine War

Britain’s defense ministry says Russia’s decision to stop trying to take a staunchly defended steel plant in Mariupol is an effort to free up troops for deployment in other parts of eastern Ukraine

The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2022

Mayor appeals for 'full evacuation' of Mariupol

The mayor of Mariupol made a new appeal on Friday for the "full evacuation" of the southern Ukrainian city which President Vladimir Putin says is now controlled by Russian forces.

Reuters · Apr 22, 2022