The Latest Breaking News from Mariupol

UK intelligence says Russian advance on Kyiv has made little progress

Russia's advance on the Ukrainian capital has made little progress over the past three days and the cities of Kharkiv, Chernihiv and Mariupol remain in Ukrainian hands, according to British military intelligence.

Reuters · Mar 3, 2022

Pro-Russian separatists threaten Ukraine's Mariupol with strikes

Pro-Russian forces may launch targeted strikes on the Ukrainian city of Mariupol unless Ukrainian forces there surrender, the Interfax news agency quoted Donetsk separatist commander Eduard Basurin as saying on Thursday.

Reuters · Mar 3, 2022

First Ukraine city falls as Russia strikes more civilian targets

ODESSA, Ukraine: Russian forces on Wednesday seized the first major Ukrainian city in their onslaught, the strategic port of Kherson, as they stepped up bombardment of civilian targets across the country, put other cities under siege and pushed to encircle and cut off the capital, Kyiv.

Bangkok Post · Mar 3, 2022

Ukrainian governor says Russian air strike that hit two schools killed 22 people — as it happened

At least 22 people have been killed as a Russian air strike hits two schools and private houses in Chernihiv, in Ukraine's north. Look back on our blog as it happened.

ABC News · Mar 2, 2022

Russia intensifies attacks on key Ukrainian cities

Ukrainian authorities reject Russia’s claim it captured the Black Sea port of Kherson, as Mariupol comes under siege.

Al Jazeera · Mar 2, 2022

‘Constant shelling’ as Russian forces lay siege to key Ukrainian cities

Officials say Russian troops shelling civilian sites, including residential blocks and hospitals

The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2022

Mariupol mayor reports mass casualties from nonstop Russian attack

The Ukrainian port city of Mariupol is suffering mass casualties and a water outage as it defends itself from a nonstop onslaught by Russian forces, Mayor Vadym Boichenko said in a live broadcast on Ukrainian TV on Wednesday.

Reuters · Mar 2, 2022

Ukrainian cities attacked as Russian invasion builds - day seven round-up

“Nobody will forgive. Nobody will forget,” said Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky after more bloodshed

Wales Online · Mar 2, 2022

Russia says it is ready for more peace talks with Ukraine

It comes as Ukraine’s leader has denounced Russia’s escalation of attacks on crowded cities

Wales Online · Mar 2, 2022

Mariupol in Ukrainian hands, Russia shelling civilians - local authorities

Mariupol city council said on Wednesday their southern city was under Ukrainian control but locked in battles with Russian troops.

Reuters · Mar 2, 2022