“I am proud of my soldiers who are making superhuman efforts to contain the enemy's onslaught.”
“Glory to Ukraine! For the 70th day, the Mariupol garrison has been facing the overwhelming forces of the enemy on its own. Since April 25, we have been holding a circular defense at the Azovstal plant. For the second day in a row, as the enemy broke into the plant, heavy bloody fighting ensued. I am proud of my soldiers who are making superhuman efforts to contain the enemy's onslaught, “Prokopenko said.
He also thanked the world for the support the city's defenders deserve. p>
“The situation is extremely difficult, but in spite of everything, we continue to carry out the order to keep the defense,” said Denis Prokopenko.
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. Two civilian women killed in bombing . In the afternoon it became known that the occupiers managed to break into the plant. However later, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that it was unsuccessful.
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