Mariupol

Ukraine is investigating a claim that a poisonous substance was dropped on besieged Mariupol, as Western officials warned that any use of chemical weapons ...

While building up forces in the east, Russia continued to strike targets across Ukraine in a bid to wear down the country’s defenses. The assertion by the Azov Regiment, a far-right group now part of the Ukrainian military, could not be independently verified. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday night that Russian forces could use chemical weapons in the city, echoing similar, repeated warnings by Western officials. “And then we’ll use chemical troops to smoke them out of there,” he said. Military strategists say Russian leaders appear to hope local support, logistics and terrain in the region favor Russia’s larger and better-armed military, potentially allowing its troops to finally turn the tide decisively in their favor. Thwarted in his apparent ambition to overrun the Ukrainian capital, Russian President Vladimir Putin is now building up forces for a new offensive in the eastern Donbas region, and insisted Tuesday that his campaign would continue until it achieves its goals.

MARIUPOL, Ukraine (AP) – A spokesman for Moscow-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine has denied using chemical weapons to uproot Ukrainian troops in the ...

Ukrainian forces in Mariupol say a Russian drone dropped a chemical substance on the city overnight.

The lives of Ukrainians are being lost — lives that can no longer be returned." "The nature of the response would depend on the nature of the use," he said. Another said he felt immediately unable to breathe and had collapsed with "cotton legs".

The besieged Ukrainian city of Mariupol has yielded up more horrors after six weeks of pummeling by Russian troops.

While building up forces in the east, Russia continued to strike targets across Ukraine in a bid to wear down the country’s defenses. The assertion by the Azov Regiment, a far-right group now part of the Ukrainian military, could not be independently verified. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday night that Russian forces could use chemical weapons in the city, echoing similar, repeated warnings by Western officials. Thwarted in his apparent ambition to overrun the Ukrainian capital, Russian President Vladimir Putin is now building up forces for a new offensive in the eastern Donbas region, and insisted Tuesday that his campaign would achieve its goals. “And then we’ll use chemical troops to smoke them out of there,” he said. Military strategists say Russian leaders appear to hope local support, logistics and terrain in the region favor Russia’s larger and better-armed military, potentially allowing its troops to finally turn the tide decisively in their favor.

Aiden Aslin, 27, a member of Ukraine's Marines, surrendered along with his unit during an intensified assault from Russia that is feared to have included ...

Mariupol’s city council said it is impossible to examine the area because of enemy fire. Russian has not yet commented on the accusations. Do not talk badly about the Marines. For we are FAITHFUL FOREVER!” “They can’t get out. They can’t fight back. He is my hero.

Ukraine is investigating a claim that a poisonous substance was dropped on besieged Mariupol, where the mayor said at least 10000 civilians had been killed.

While building up forces in the east, Russia continued to strike targets across Ukraine in a bid to wear down the country’s defenses. The assertion by the Azov Regiment, a far-right group now part of the Ukrainian military, could not be independently verified. Boychenko said the death toll in Mariupol alone could surpass 20,000. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday night that Russian forces could use chemical weapons in the city, echoing similar, repeated warnings by Western officials. Thwarted in his apparent ambition to overrun the Ukrainian capital, Russian President Vladimir Putin is now building up forces for a new offensive in the eastern Donbas region, and insisted Tuesday that his campaign would continue until it achieves its goals. Military strategists say Russian leaders appear to hope local support, logistics and terrain in the region favor Russia’s larger and better-armed military, potentially allowing its troops to finally turn the tide decisively in their favor.

"We take it very seriously. I want to remind world leaders that a possible use of chemical weapons had been already discussed by the Russian military." Chemical ...

Obama also said that the war in Ukraine and the Russian annexation of Crimea in 2014 are a reminder "to not take our own democracy for granted,” adding that the Biden administration is “doing what it needs to be doing.” Lithuania became the first European country to entirely cut itself off from Russian gas imports in early April. Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer held "direct, open and tough" talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow and said the outlook for ending the war remained bleak. "Of course there are problems ... (but) appears that the Russian economy and financial system have a rather solid foundation." Italy will begin importing more natural gas across a Mediterranean pipeline from Algeria soon, Europe’s latest attempt to distance itself from Russia as Moscow faces building accusations of war crimes. "One of the spokespeople of the invaders said they are considering using chemical weapons against the defenders of Mariupol," Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. Neighboring Germany gets one-third of its oil and gas and more than half its coal from Russia. The city is crucial to Russia's effort to link Crimea with the Donbas region, where Moscow-backed separatists have established de facto republics that even Russia only recognized days before the war broke out in February. I want to remind world leaders that a possible use of chemical weapons had been already discussed by the Russian military." Boychenko also said the death toll in Mariupol alone could surpass 20,000. “Putin has always been ruthless against his own people, as well as others,” Obama said. Pentagon press secretary John Kirby called the reports of chemical weapons use "deeply concerning."

Fighting in eastern Ukraine is expected to intensify as Russian forces look poised to mount a major offensive that threatens to overwhelm Mariupol.

Russia has denied responsibility for the attack and has consistently denied targeting civilians in its assault on Ukraine. Children and families are under attack in the country, he said. Speaking with The Associated Press, Mariupol Mayor Vadym Boychenko said that bodies are now "carpeted through the streets" of the besieged city. Ukrainian officials have accused Russian forces of blocking attempted humanitarian convoys and hampering efforts to evacuate residents. An evacuation route will be opened from the besieged port city of Mariupol to Zaporizhzhia, but only for those using private transport. The deputy defense minister said "official information" would be provided later. Ukrainian forces have held out for weeks in the besieged port city, but fears are growing for the civilians trapped without basic supplies as Russian troops appear poised to mount a major new offensive. Putin toured the Vostochny Cosmodrome, a space port in Russia's far east, with Lukashenko during the visit. Many are women and children. "Over the last weeks we have suspended deliveries, stopped new business and are moving our limited R&D activities out of Russia," it said, referring to research and development. Heappey did not elaborate on what the potential options were. NBC News could not verify that claim.

Kyiv, Apr 12 (EFE).- Russian troops have forcibly deported around 20,000-30,000 civilians from the besieged southern Ukrainian city of Mariupol to Russian ...

Subsequently, over 100,000 have been evacuated through humanitarian corridors and with the help of volunteers, the mayor said, although stressing that many people were still in need of evacuation on the outskirts of the city. Nearly 140,000 civilians had managed to escape the city in the initial stages of the war, when the train services and highways had been operational. Boychenko told local media outlets that around 50 percent of the nearly 540,000 residents of the port city have been evacuated, out of which nearly 60,000 left in recent days through humanitarian corridors towards Ukrainian territory controlled by Kyiv’s armed forces.

Ukrainian forces in Mariupol have been forced to surrender to Russian soldiers as they are run out of ammunition and have been fighting without sufficient ...

"The Russians temporarily occupied part of the city. Gradually we are coming to an end," it said in the plea urging Ukrainians to remember their valor." The post closed by saying: "Dear Ukrainian people. But any resources have a potential to run out," the post read (via "The Infantry was killed and gunfights are now led by anti-aircraft gunners, radio operators, drivers and even an orchestra. It's been a pleasure everyone, I hope this war ends soon."

The Pentagon is closely monitoring social media reports claiming Russian forces deployed chemical weapons in Mariupol, Ukraine, Defense Department press ...

- "Any use of such weapons would be a callous escalation in this conflict and we will hold Putin and his regime to account,"she tweeted. - "One of the mouthpieces of the occupiers stated that they could use chemical weapons against the defenders of Mariupol. We take this as seriously as possible," he added. Between the lines: Eduard Basurin, a spokesperson for the Kremlin-backed separatist Donetsk People's Republic said Monday on Russian TV that Russia's military should use "chemical forces" in Mariupol and "smoke out the moles," per the New York Times. Why it matters: Moscow has a long history of using chemical weapons, and the White House has warned that Russian forces may be preparing to " use chemical or biological weapons in Ukraine." - "These reports, if true, are deeply concerning and reflective of concerns that we have had about Russia’s potential to use a variety of riot control agents, including tear gas mixed with chemical agents, in Ukraine." What they're saying: "We are aware of social media reports which claim Russian forces deployed a potential chemical munition in Mariupol, Ukraine," Kirby said Monday evening in a statement to outlets including Axios. "We cannot confirm at this time and will continue to monitor the situation closely."