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Fire is seen in Mariupol after Russia launched a massive military operation against Ukraine March 3, 2022, in this image obtained from social media by REUTERS
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LONDON, March 4 (Reuters) – The southeastern port city of Mariupol remains under Ukrainian control but it has been encircled by Russian forces and subjected to intense strikes, Britain said in an intelligence update on Friday.
“Mariupol remains under Ukrainian control but has likely been encircled by Russian forces,” the Ministry of Defence said. “The city’s civilian infrastructure has been subjected to intense Russian strikes.”
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Fire is seen in Mariupol after Russia launched a massive military operation against Ukraine March 3, 2022, in this image obtained from social media by REUTERS Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comLONDON, March 4 (Reuters) – The southeastern port city of Mariupol remains under Ukrainian control but it has been encircled by Russian forces and subjected to intense strikes, Britain said in an intelligence update on Friday.”Mariupol remains under Ukrainian control but has likely been encircled by Russian forces,” the Ministry of Defence said. “The city’s civilian infrastructure has been subjected to intense Russian strikes.”Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comReporting by Kate Holton, Editing by Kylie MacLellanOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.