The occupying forces continue to storm the metallurgical plant.
Russian troops in Mariupol for the second day continue the ground assault on the Azovstal metallurgical plant , despite statements by the Russians that they are only blocking it, according to intelligence from the British Ministry of Defense.
“Russia's resumption of Azovstal's efforts to complete the capture of Mariupol is likely to be linked to future Victory Day celebrations on May 9 and Putin's desire to achieve at least some symbolic success in Ukraine,” analysts said.
Russia has suffered significant losses of personnel, equipment and ammunition.
“As long as Ukrainian resistance continues in Azovstal, Russian losses will only increase and thwart their plans in the south of Donbass,” the intelligence added.
Latest Defense Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine – 06 May 2022
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Recall that on May 3, the Russian occupiers < span> started storming Azovstal metallurgical plant in Mariupol. Civilians and Ukrainian defenders still remain on its territory. On May 4, Russians broke into the plant.
Mariupol Mayor Vadym Boychenko said more than 100,000 people remain in the occupied city. According to preliminary data, there were about a thousand Mariupol civilians in the Azovstal bomb shelters, including about 60 children. There are also several hundred wounded Ukrainian servicemen.
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