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“Details will follow,” Andriushchenko wrote. Mariupol’s occupation began in May 2022 after nearly three months of intense siege and combat. Prior to Russia’s full-scale invasion, the city had a population of approximately 450,000. The prolonged conflict forced most residents to evacuate, while tens of thousands lost their lives during the siege. Today, Mariupol stands largely in ruins, with Russian forces attempting to conceal the extent of their actions and falsely portray efforts at reconstruction. Read also: Overnight explosions jolt Russian city of Belgorod after air raid sirens We’re brin…

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