Russia bombs Mauripol theatre which had ‘children’ written on its grounds
The Russian defense ministry refuted the claims of the Ukrainian authorities and instead accused a far-right Ukrainian militia, the Azov Battalion, of blowing it up, without providing any evidence to support its argument, reported Jazeera
By Yashasvini Razdan
Published - Mar 17, 2022, 07:53 PM ET
Last Updated - Feb 20, 2024, 11:16 PM EST
• Authorities say that the building was housing at least 500, civilians
• The city of Mauripol has become a battleground for the Russians who are now targeting the elderly, women, and children
Ukrainian authorities accused Russian forces of bombing a theatre in Mauripol which was being used as a war shelter by civilians, including women and children.
Mariupol City Council shared an image of the destroyed building. They said that Russian forces had “purposefully and cynically destroyed the Drama Theater in the heart of Mariupol.”
