Russians transfer troops from Rostov region through Mariupol – Andriushchenko

Russian forces spent nearly three days moving their troops from the Rostov region through the temporarily occupied city of Mariupol toward the Berdiansk–Melitopol direction.

The head of the Center for the Study of Occupation, Petro Andriushchenko, stated this on Telegram, according to Ukrinform.

"For nearly three days, a large transfer of troops from the Rostov region toward Berdiansk–Melitopol passed through Mariupol. To ensure the security of the convoys, Kuprina Street (Central district) was blocked on Thursday, and Mukhino Street (Kalmius district) was intermittently closed," the statement said.

According to Andriushchenko, more than 80 trucks carrying ammunition, over 75 vehicles transporting personnel, and 15 tractors with armored personnel carriers were recorded moving through the city. "It is unusual that trucks of the Russian National Guard are present in the convoys. It seems that assault troops are now being transported under the escort of blocking detachments," he added.

As Ukrinform reported, in the temporarily occupied Mariupol, Russian forces have additionally set up checkpoints on all bridges and surrounded them with barbed wire.

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