Mariupol art school bombing
In March 2022, Russia bombed Art School No. 12 in Mariupol, where hundreds of people were taking shelter during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.[1][2]
Background[edit]
On 24 February, the Russian Armed Forces, working together with pro-Russian rebels, besieged the port city of Mariupol, leading to heavy casualties as supplies such as food, gas, and electricity were cut off from the locals.[3] The mayor of Mariupol, Sergiy Orlov has estimated that 80 to 90% of the city had been destroyed due to shelling. As of 20 March, local authorities have estimated that at least 2,300 people being killed during the siege up until the bombing.[4]
Bombing[edit]
On 20 March 2022 it was announced by Ukrainian authorities that Russian troops had bombed an art school where about 400 people were sheltering.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ "Russian troops 'everywhere' in Mariupol as art school sheltering 400 is bombed". The Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2022-03-21.
- ^ "School where hundreds were believed to be sheltering is bombed in Mariupol as fighting rages for key port city". CNN. Retrieved 2022-03-21.
- ^ "Up to 1,200 people may have been inside the theater, the city's deputy mayor Serhiy Orlov said". RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty. Retrieved 2022-03-17.
- ^ a b Anna, Cara (20 March 2022). "Russia bombs Mariupol art school where 400 were sheltering, Ukraine officials say". www.timesofisrael.com. Retrieved 2022-03-21.
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