The Russian command is worried about how much time the army will need to take over Mariupol.
The resistance of Mariupol defenders created serious problems for Russian troops. This is stated in the report of the Ministry of Defense of Great Britain, published on April 18.
“The Russian command is concerned about how long before taking Mariupol. The determined resistance of the Ukrainians has been a serious test for Russian forces and pulled personnel and weapons, slowing Russia’s offensive to another places, “British. noted intelligence.
The military department clarified that the attempt to capture Mariupol has cost its residents dearly. The city’s infrastructure was destroyed, and the civilian population suffered huge losses.
“The strikes in crowded areas inside Mariupol are in line with Russia’s strategy in Chechnya in 1999 and Syria in 2016. This is despite statements by the Russian Ministry of Defense on February 24, 2022, stating that Russia will not strike the cities and threaten the population of Ukraine, “stressed the British Defense Ministry.
Earlier, the GUR reported that Mariupol would be deblocked and released.
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Source: korrespondent
