Mariupol
Putin declares the plundering of Ukraine, but Russia is exporting resources from the occupied Donbas. They destroy factories, mines, export metal and coal, worsening the lives of local residents.
Unexploded shells continue to be found in the temporarily occupied Mariupol. Local authorities report that after three years of occupation, residents are still finding mines and other dangerous objects.
In temporarily occupied Mariupol, a tigress mauled a zoo worker to death after he entered the enclosure. The animal grabbed the man with its claws and bit him, and he died on the spot from his injuries.
Two new military bases have appeared in the temporarily occupied Mariupol, the Russians are turning the city into a logistical bridgehead. The occupiers are strengthening their presence in Mariupol.
Two new military bases of the occupiers appeared in Mariupol during March-April. The city is consistently being turned into the main logistical and military bridgehead for cargo, equipment, and manpower.
As a result of the 63rd exchange and actions outside of it, 277 Ukrainians have been returned: 246 soldiers were exchanged, 31 were released separately. These are defenders from different directions who will now meet Easter at home.
Russians are conducting military-patriotic games for Mariupol schoolchildren, teaching them how to handle weapons and provide assistance. In this way, the occupiers are trying to recruit young people into the army.
The new commander of the 12th "Azov" Brigade is Bohdan Hrishenkov, who rose from soldier to officer. He defended "Azovstal," was wounded in Olenivka, and released from captivity.
In Nikolsky, near the temporarily occupied Mariupol, a base of Russian soldiers was hit. Preliminary reports indicate that there are injured occupants and damaged vehicles.
Russian authorities are confiscating at least 5,700 homes in Mariupol belonging to Ukrainians who fled the war. 2,200 apartments are being prepared for transfer to the occupation administration.
The President of Ukraine dismissed and appointed new heads in the Donetsk region. Natalia Vorobyova was transferred from the position of head of the Mariupol RDA to the head of the Mangush SVA.
At the MHP Run4Victory charity race, 5-year-old Dmytro Danevych will run the distance in memory of his grandfather, Colonel Vyacheslav Vorony, who died defending Ukraine. The boy participates in the race and supports the military.
In occupied Mariupol, a visitor from Russia, Dzhabrail Murtuzaliev, fired into the air from a car. Local residents are outraged by the lack of reaction from law enforcement.
On April 14, 2014, Ukraine launched the ATO in response to the seizure of Donbas territories by pro-Russian militants. The operation faced massive shelling from the territory of the Russian Federation and the introduction of regular troops.
As a result of the occupiers' attacks in Donetsk region on April 12, three civilians were killed in Pokrovsk, Lyman and Myrne. Five more people were wounded of varying degrees of severity.
In occupied Mariupol, the main sewage collector is not working, forming a fecal lake. Feces and sewage flow out, creating unsanitary conditions.
World Press Photo withdraws invitation of TASS photojournalist to award ceremony due to tension in Europe. The reason was his work for the state agency and coverage of protests in Georgia.
In the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, Russia is creating "Cossack societies" for control, repression and pressure. 10 such formations have already been registered in the Luhansk region.
Mass death of fish has been recorded in the Mariupol area, and crabs near Kerch. The CCD of the National Security and Defense Council considers this an ecocide by the Russian Federation, which ignores the environmental crisis in the Sea of Azov.
A film crew from the Russian Federation has arrived in the temporarily occupied territories to create an illusion of calm. They show staged scenes of reconstruction, ignoring the bombings and destruction.
In occupied Mariupol, spontaneous graves of Mariupol residents who died during the storming of the city are still being discovered. According to the Associated Press, more than 10,000 new burials have been discovered there.
russia is building the "novorossia" highway through occupied Mariupol to connect Rostov and Simferopol. Completion of the works is scheduled for September 2026.
An outbreak of avian influenza has been recorded in occupied Mariupol, the virus was detected in chickens from the private sector. According to the occupation authorities, about 700 chickens are infected.
SBI stopped illegal coal mining near the Svyato-Pokrovska mine. A private company obtained a license, but illegal mining caused damages to the state worth UAH 5 billion.
Residents of occupied Mariupol complain about the terrible quality of water: green or rusty liquid flows from the taps, unsuitable even for technical needs. The water supply schedules are ignored by the occupiers.
Russian occupiers intend to increase the capacity of the port in Mariupol to export Ukrainian grain and metal. The invaders hope to export about 12 million tons per year.
In Mariupol, the occupiers are preparing for a propaganda show, restoring monuments of the Soviet era. Against the backdrop of ruins, they plan to celebrate the "80th anniversary of victory", ignoring the needs of the population.
The President of Ukraine emphasized the inadmissibility of ignoring the consequences of the war and normalizing aggression. He thanked international partners for their support of Ukraine.
Teachers from occupied Mariupol were sent to St. Petersburg for training, where they are taught to identify pro-Ukrainian families through children and report them. Russia uses education for control and Russification.
The Russians intend to export 12 million tons of stolen grain, metal, and coal per year through the Mariupol port. They plan to commission 18 new berths to increase cargo turnover.