Russia resumes attack on Azovstal
Ukraine The General Staff said on May 6 that, Russia forces launch air strikes on the plant
Russia Forces resume attack on Azovstal steel plant in Ukrainian port city of Mariupol
About 2,000 fighters at the plant and Hundreds of civilians are reported to be left. At the beginning of the week Russia forces were able to defend the plant. UN and another evacuation from the plant.
“There are many wounded, but they do not surrender”
Ukraine The General Staff said on May 6 that, Russian forces launch air strikes on the plant.
“There are many wounded, but they do not surrender. They keep their positions. “ – Ukraine Presidents Volodimir Zelenski said in a speech on the night of May 5.
Street battles in Mariupol, which has been under siege for weeks and destroyed as a result of the bombing. Azovstal has become the last stronghold of Ukrainian soldiers. They are trying to prevent the city from completely surrendering to Russia.
Russia, meanwhile, continues its offensive in Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region. Ukrainian forces are blocking Russia’s movement and even taking back some territories.
May 9 is coming
President of Russia Vladimir PutinMay 9 – On the anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany, there is speculation that he wants to declare victory in Azovstal.
“Russia’s capture of Azovstal and Renew the attempt to capture Mariupol completely snow“May 9 Victory Day events may be Putin’s desire for symbolic success in Ukraine.” – The British Ministry of Defense announced in its daily bulletin on May 6.
“This is an attack on Russia, personnel and equipment and costs at the expense of ammunition. “As Ukraine continues to resist Azovstal, Russia’s losses will continue to disrupt operational plans in the southern Donbas.” – said the ministry.
The loss of Mariupol means that Ukraine will lose an important port on the shores of the Sea of Azov. Russia will also gain a land corridor to the Crimean province it annexed in 2014, Donbas and additional troops will be sent to other places.
The situation in Azovstal
Ukrainians hiding in a maze-shaped tunnel in Azovstal social in the media video and post photos, appeal to the international community.
Soldiers “die without treatment, in pain”, Deputy Commander of the Azov Regiment, Captain Svyatoslav Palamar He said in a video message on May 5. He is a peaceful resident and called on the international community to help evacuate the wounded.
UNas reported by May 5 according toanother operation is underway to evacuate civilians.
“A third operation is underway, but we can’t talk about the details until the end so as not to jeopardize the possible success.” – Secretary General Antonio Quterres In New York UNsaid at a meeting of the Security Council.
Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine Irina Vereshchuk He said a new evacuation attempt was planned for May 6.