Has Russia taken the Ukrainian city of Mariupol? - BBC News

Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated his defence minister for capturing the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, but parts of the city are still holding out.

A steel works is at the centre of the defence of the city where fighters and civilians are dug in mostly underground.

President Putin has ordered his troops to block off the industrial area so that "a fly cannot not pass through".

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[vesnatadic]

Who says Putin has no sense of humor? He just declared a no fly zone.

[firstumeni]

New meaning to 'no fly zone'

[joepat]

I have no dog in this war but from observation it seems that Russia is using the same tactics used in Syria. Encircle enemy, allow small temporary corridor for civilians to escape, then crush enemy that refuses to surrender. Just look at the maps!

[davidferguson]

"In an urban society, everything connects. Each person's needs are fed by the skills of many others. Our lives are woven together in a fabric, but the connections that makes society strong, also make it vulnerable."
-Threads, 1984.

[ajrpromotions]

Now we see the despair of Iraqis, and Syrians through Ukranians. Heartbreaking

[laudableplain]

Adults may understand that this is a war. But I feel bad for the little ones, inocense ripped out by the sound of bombs and machine gun fire

[MrNorthWales]

What I'm confused about is the fact it's Russian military... Russian bus... surrounded by russian vehicles that are the ones evacuating civilians? 🤔

[loopydahoda]

Why’s the media playing mind games instead of hitting the core of the matter. The sympathy of we the ordinary viewers doesn’t make any change on the SMO.

[MotoTvWoodsFarm]

wasn't it Putin the other day saying his flag ship wasn't hit and wasn't sinking?

[luvlife]

Poor reporting, they missed the point that the azov battalion are using the civilians as human shields

[angreyhewe]

Well yes. The remaining forces are under siege with no way out. It’s unlikely for them to break out.

[kingkane]

There is no humanity on earth. Hope one day everything will just be normal and peaceful.

[SpectralonWhite]

Those tunnels in Avozstal plant could hold 40000 people it was build for a an event of a nuclear blast in the cold war. It will be stupid to try to directly take it with the soldiers.

[laysoe]

What if an actual flies get away?? What will Putin do to this soldiers ?

[krishnab]

There is no other options for ukraine soldiers who were hide in azove stall steelplant, there is only two options for them ie "surrender or die" they(Russian soldiers) are blocked off the whole steelplant

[DoubleTroubles]

We know why Putin won’t storm the steel plant😂 we are not all stupid!

[nendisadwiana]

Don’t forget about Palestine Iraq Afghanistan, Yaman, Syuriah n more countries victims by …?!! Think wisely

[Princip]

Short answer, yes. Long answer, definitely.

[khalidmohammed]

If they try to come out, the Chechens will be there. The Chichines don't like shaitans.

[akterchisty]

When you turn around from seeing unjust in one place, you will see unjust in your direction. At the end remember all white black skin, blue black brown eyes bleed blood and it has same color. This era is full of hypocrate and liars. Respect each others life, ensure safety of the weaks. Ensure justice for all. Try to report on every issue on same tone and priority.