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Mar 2022
23m 53s

Russia’s siege on Mariupol and the peopl...

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The siege of Mariupol may be remembered as the bloodiest battle in this war between Russia and Ukraine. Thousands are reported dead and Ukrainian officials say 90% of the city is destroyed. It is without power, water, gas, internet and cell service, and according to the mayor 160,000 people are still stuck there trying to survive. We hear about what happened to Mariupol from two people who were lucky enough to make it out alive.

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Olga Pikula, Deputy at Mariupol City Council

Maryna Holovnova, Mariupol Tour Guide

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