Ukraine war: Why is Mariupol so important to both sides? | World News

Written by on April 22, 2022

The Ukrainian city of Mariupol is expected to fall to Russian forces soon.

What used to be a port city and trade hub of almost half a million people now lies in ruins.

More than 20,000 civilians have reportedly died, many more have been injured, and thousands have been forced to flee.

Russia 'trucking dead bodies from Mariupol' - see latest Ukraine updates

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