Russia claimed over 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers have&nbsp;surrendered in Mariupol as fighting continues in the city.

Russian forces have been shelling Mariupol for weeks with the city low on food, water and electricity. The development comes as Russian forces were seen reinforcing around the Donbas in eastern Ukraine.

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In a post earlier Ukraine's forces had said: "It is likely that in the future the enemy will try to take control of the city of Mariupol, capture Popasna and launch an offensive in the direction of Kurakhove in order to reach the administrative borders of Donetsk region."

Ukrainian forces said they were defending the city as the country's land forces claimed the "connection with the units of the defence forces that heroically hold the city is stable and maintained".

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Amid the fighting in Mariupol, President Zelensky pleaded for more weapons from the West to "unblock Mariupol" as he claimed that Russian forces had "completely destroyed Mariupol and burned it to ashes".

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On April 8, a large column of Russian armoured vehicles was picked up by satellite photos near the town of Izyum as Pentagon claimed Putin's forces were reinforcing around the Donbas region.

(With inputs from Agencies)

Russia claimed over 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers have surrendered in Mariupol as fighting continues in the city. Russian forces have been shelling Mariupol for weeks with the city low on food, water and electricity.

Russia claimed over 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers have surrendered in Mariupol as fighting continues in the city. Russian forces have been shelling Mariupol for weeks with the city low on food, water and electricity. The development comes as Russian forces were seen reinforcing around the Donbas in eastern Ukraine. Also Read in Pics: How Harpoon anti-ship missiles in Ukraine's arsenal can disbalance Russia In a post earlier Ukraine's forces had said: "It is likely that in the future the enemy will try to take control of the city of Mariupol, capture Popasna and launch an offensive in the direction of Kurakhove in order to reach the administrative borders of Donetsk region." Ukrainian forces said they were defending the city as the country's land forces claimed the "connection with the units of the defence forces that heroically hold the city is stable and maintained". Watch: Russia accused of using phosphorus bombs in Ukraine. What are these? Amid the fighting in Mariupol, President Zelensky pleaded for more weapons from the West to "unblock Mariupol" as he claimed that Russian forces had "completely destroyed Mariupol and burned it to ashes". In Pics: Satellite images show civilian deaths in Ukraine's Bucha street On April 8, a large column of Russian armoured vehicles was picked up by satellite photos near the town of Izyum as Pentagon claimed Putin's forces were reinforcing around the Donbas region. (With inputs from Agencies)

Over 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers have surrendered in Mariupol, claims Russia

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Officials in Mariupol, a strategic port city, said Friday they fear 300 people died in last week's Russian strike on a theatre where hundreds of people were sheltering.

"From eyewitnesses, information is emerging that about 300 people died in the Drama Theatre of Mariupol following strikes by a Russian aircraft," Mariupol City Hall wrote on Telegram.

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In the aftermath of last week's strike, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the press that hundreds of people had taken cover in the building. It is believed most were women and children.

City officials in Mariupol said Friday that the theatre was destroyed in what they called a "cynical" attack, adding that Russia was aware civilians were inside the building.

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The leader of Chechnya, a Russian republic in the south, said Thursday that forces from his region had taken control of Mariupol City Hall and raised the Russian flag.

The port city of Mariupol has been shelled relentlessly by Russian forces. According to the city council, 30,000 people have been able to flee so far, but 350,000 people are still trapped in the city.

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A satellite photo taken earlier this week shows a large building with a red roof and "DETI" the Russian word for "children" painted in large white letters on the tarmac to the front and the back of it.

Physical damage to Mariupol has been described as "enormous" by the city council. A report estimated that about 80 per cent of the city's homes had been destroyed and that almost 30 per cent could not be repaired.

As per President Zelensky, almost 100,000 people remain trapped without food, water, or power in the besieged city and are subjected to fierce shelling by Russian forces.

(With inputs from agencies)

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. Officials in Mariupol, a strategic port city, said Friday they fear 300 people died in last week's Russian strike on a theatre where hundreds of people were sheltering. "From eyewitnesses, information is emerging that about 300 people died in the Drama Theatre of Mariupol following strikes by a Russian aircraft," Mariupol City Hall wrote on Telegram. Also read | One month of Russia-Ukraine conflict: Here are the top 10 developments In the aftermath of last week's strike, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the press that hundreds of people had taken cover in the building. It is believed most were women and children. City officials in Mariupol said Friday that the theatre was destroyed in what they called a "cynical" attack, adding that Russia was aware civilians were inside the building. Also read | Ukraine: Officials say Mariupol art school used as shelter bombed by Russians The leader of Chechnya, a Russian republic in the south, said Thursday that forces from his region had taken control of Mariupol City Hall and raised the Russian flag. The port city of Mariupol has been shelled relentlessly by Russian forces. According to the city council, 30,000 people have been able to flee so far, but 350,000 people are still trapped in the city. Watch | Gravitas: 1 month of Ukraine invasion: More bluster from NATO A satellite photo taken earlier this week shows a large building with a red roof and "DETI" the Russian word for "children" painted in large white letters on the tarmac to the front and the back of it. Physical damage to Mariupol has been described as "enormous" by the city council. A report estimated that about 80 per cent of the city's homes had been destroyed and that almost 30 per cent could not be repaired. As per President Zelensky, almost 100,000 people remain trapped without food, water, or power in the besieged city and are subjected to fierce shelling by Russian forces. (With inputs from agencies)

Mariupol theater attack may have claimed 300 lives, mostly women and children: City Hall

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Mariupol theater attack may have claimed 300 lives, mostly women and children: City Hall