The Latest Breaking News from Mariupol

Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now

Ukrainian forces were advancing on Saturday into areas north of Kyiv as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy accused departing Russian soldiers of leaving behind mines. A Red Cross convoy was heading to Mariupol, set to try again to evacuate civilians from the besieged port.

Reuters · Apr 2, 2022

Ukraine claims control over Kyiv region as Russia looks east

Ukraine said on Saturday its forces had seized back all areas around Kyiv, claiming complete control of the capital region for the first time since Russia launched the invasion.

Reuters · Apr 2, 2022

‘The relief is immense’: Buses rescue thousands of Mariupol civilians as Russia accused of blocking evacuation

Civilians who managed to flee devastated city tell The Independent their hometown is ‘utterly destroyed’

The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2022

Russia ‘loses nearly 18,000 troops’ as Ukraine ‘retakes’ town of Bucha

A Ukrainian military spokesman said there were currently insufficient Russian troops to attack Kyiv

Evening Standard · Apr 1, 2022

Snapshots from Ukrainian cities under siege or facing threat of Russian bombardment

More than a month into the war in Ukraine, its cities bear the scars of urban warfare. Here are some snapshots from cities under siege or at risk of Russian bombardment.

ABC News · Apr 1, 2022

Mariupol evacuation hopes dashed as Ukraine accuses Russia of breaking promises

About 170,000 people estimated to be trapped in besieged city under relentless bombardment

The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2022

Ukraine accused of strike inside Russia as talks resume

LVIV, Ukraine — Shifting battlefield priorities and realities rippled across Ukraine on Friday as local forces claimed to have recaptured more territory, Moscow appeared to be redeploying some of its troops and a Russian official accused Ukrainian helicopters of attacking a fuel depot inside Russia’s borders.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 1, 2022

Red Cross convoy heading to Mariupol unable to proceed, turns back - ICRC

A Red Cross convoy travelling to the besieged Ukrainian port city of Mariupol to evacuate civilians has turned around, the Geneva-based International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said on Friday, saying it had become impossible to proceed.

Reuters · Apr 1, 2022

Buses rescue 2,000 Mariupol refugees but Russia blocking aid, says Ukraine

Kyiv says no aid or evacuation convoys can reach besieged city itself, where up to 170,000 still trapped

The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2022

Local governor says Russia is breaking promises on humanitarian corridor for Mariupol

The governor of Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region on Friday accused Russia of breaking its promises in terms of allowing humanitarian aid to reach the city of Mariupol, which is encircled by Russian troops.

Reuters · Apr 1, 2022