Russian forces destroyed 90% of infrastructure in Mariupol - mayor

04.04.2022 20:55

Ukrinform

In Mariupol, the Russian forces destroyed 90% of the city's infrastructure, of which 40% is beyond repair.

Mariupol Mayor Vadym Boichenko said this at a briefing organized by UkraineMediaCentre via video link.

"Currently, 90% of our infrastructure has been destroyed, 60% was hit directly by artillery or air strikes, and 40%, unfortunately, is beyond repair,” the mayor said.

He noted that the Russian invaders continue to fire on Mariupol, using heavy artillery, aircraft and now ships from the sea.

As reported, in Mariupol, the Russian aggression has caused one of the biggest humanitarian catastrophes. Russian invaders bomb unarmed residents and block delivery of humanitarian aid. According to Mariupol Mayor Vadym Boichenko, as of March 27, 2022, the death toll among civilians reached about 5,000 people, including about 210 children.

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