The Latest Breaking News from Mariupol

More than 2.5M have fled Ukraine, as Turkish civilians reportedly caught in Mariupol bombing

The numbers of people fleeing Ukraine are current at nearly 2.6 million, according to the United Nations on Saturday.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 12, 2022

‘A living hell’: Inside the besieged city of Mariupol, where residents struggle to survive Russia’s onslaught

Tapping radiators for water, cooking on fires and living underground, people in the encircled Ukrainian city tell Bel Trew of the daily battle to avoid death from a furious bombardment

The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2022

Ukraine war latest as Russian troops '25km from Kyiv centre', air strikes intensify and mayor 'kidnapped'

Russian troops could be attempting to circle the city, the MoD has warned

Manchester Evening News · Mar 12, 2022

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: List of key events from day 17

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 17th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Mar 12, 2022

Ukraine Says Russia Shelled Mosque in Mariupol

The Ukrainian government said Saturday that Russia’s military has shelled a mosque sheltering more than 80 people in the besieged city of Mariupol. A government statement did not have any immediate reports of casualties. The Ukrainian Embassy in Turkey reported earlier that a group of 86 Turkish nationals, including 34…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 12, 2022

Russia bombs Mariupol mosque sheltering 80 people, Ukraine claims

More than 80 people are thought to have been taking refuge in the Mosque of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent in Mariupol, when it was bombed by Russian forces, Ukraine officials say

Daily Mirror · Mar 12, 2022

Ukraine says Russian forces shelled mosque in Mariupol

Russian forces have shelled a mosque in the southern Ukrainian port city of Mariupol, where more than 80 adults and children, including Turkish citizens, have taken refuge, Ukraine's foreign ministry said on Saturday.

Reuters · Mar 12, 2022

Russia continues assault on Ukrainian cities as it moves to surround Kyiv

Russian forces continued the assault on the southern port town of Mariupol, where at least 1,500 people had been killed, according to officials, and those who are trying to flee in freezing temperatures have no water, heating, and very little food.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 12, 2022

Live updates: 86 Turks, children, sheltering in Mariupol

The Ukrainian Embassy in Turkey says a group of 86 Turkish nationals, including 34 children, are among those sheltering in a mosque in the besieged city of Mariupol

The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2022

Ukraine-Russia latest news LIVE: Russians ‘bomb Mariupol mosque sheltering kids’ and forces close in on Kyiv

The “bulk” of Russian forces are approaching Kyiv - just 25km (15 miles) away, the UK’s Ministry of Defence has said

Evening Standard · Mar 12, 2022