In the city of Mariupol, now under occupation and heavily damaged by the Russian forces in southeast Ukraine, multiple explosions were recorded on Thursday morning near areas controlled by the aggressors. A local adviser to the Mariupol mayor, Petro Andryushchenko, reported the incidents in a statement shared on Telegram.
Explosions in Mariupol
Ukrainian troops have been conducting precise strikes against enemy bases. The local official described these actions as effective and suggested more such attacks would follow.
The adviser noted that the explosions occurred at the Ilyich metallurgical plant and near the city’s airport. He also said that Russian forces in Mariupol scrambled fighter aircraft, yet recent days of activity by the enemy had yielded little success. According to the adviser, the intruders have attempted to attribute the explosions to Russian missile defense operations, a narrative he dismissed as inaccurate.
Explosions, including in Donetsk and Shakhtarsk
Thursday’s events in Mariupol followed another surge of activity in recent days. Earlier in the week, on the anniversary of Russia recognizing the self-styled Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics, multiple explosions were reported in Kremlin-controlled towns across the Donbas region. In addition to Mariupol, reports described strikes on Russian positions and facilities in Donetsk, Makiivka, Kharkiv, Debaltsevo, Snezhne, Ilovaisk and Shakhtarsk, according to the portal stopcor.org. Main Ukrainian agencies and media did not immediately comment on this development.
Speculation at the time suggested the attacks could involve large scale rocket fire using GLSDB missiles with a range of about 150 kilometers. The White House had announced the transfer of these weapons to Ukraine earlier in the year, with official statements noting that their use would extend Ukrainian reach on land and enable strikes beyond the front line.
On Wednesday morning, reports emerged of a successful strike against a Russian ammunition depot in Mariupol. Before the invasion, Mariupol housed roughly 430,000 people. United Nations estimates indicate that about 350,000 residents have left the city. Exact casualty figures from the fighting remain unclear, though Ukrainian authorities have estimated tens of thousands may have died in the early months of 2022 within and around Mariupol.
The humanitarian situation remains dire in the ruined city, with shortages of food, water, medicines, heating, sanitation and communication supplies. The struggle to cope with such conditions continues to draw attention from international observers and humanitarian agencies seeking to assist affected residents.
Further context around the conflict includes ongoing coverage of military actions in the Kupyansk-Lyman region and various fronts where Ukrainian forces and Russian troops exchange strikes. Observers note that the broader war landscape continues to evolve as new capabilities and tactics are deployed by both sides, affecting civilians and front-line units alike.
Additional reporting highlights the ongoing efforts of Ukrainian authorities and international supporters to document the human impact of the war and to coordinate aid for those displaced or trapped in devastated areas. The situation in Mariupol remains a focal point of concern for many observers who monitor the humanitarian consequences of the conflict.
All coverage reflects the evolving nature of the conflict and the challenges faced by residents and authorities as events unfold across eastern Ukraine. Ongoing updates from credible agencies and independent outlets help provide a clearer picture of how these strikes influence the course of the war and the daily lives of people in affected cities.
Source: wPolityce
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