Over 1,000 Ukrainian Soldiers Surrender in Mariupol: Russia

[Rogue Valley]

Over 1,000 Ukrainian Soldiers Surrender in Mariupol: Russia - The Moscow Times

The strategic port city in eastern Ukraine has been besieged by Moscow's troops for over a month.

www.themoscowtimes.com

4.13.22
Russia's Defense Ministry said Wednesday more than a thousand Ukrainian soldiers have surrendered in Mariupol, a strategic port city in eastern Ukraine that has been besieged by Moscow's troops for over a month.
"In the city of Mariupol... 1,026 Ukrainian servicemen of the 36th marine brigade voluntarily laid down their arms and surrendered," the ministry said in a statement. The ministry said that the soldiers surrendered near the "Mariupol Metallurgical Plant named after Illich," a large steel factory. Among the troops were 162 officers and 47 were women, the ministry added. More than 100 were wounded. Thousands of civilians are believed to have died in the city, which has seen some of the most intense fighting in the conflict.

They held out for 47 brutal days but this was inevitable. Yesterday I posted about the looming surrender.....

Russia Closes in on Mariupol as Part of Eastern Ukraine Offensive

https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2022/04/12/russia-closes-in-on-mariupol-as-part-of-eastern-ukraine-offensive-a77297 4.12.22 Russian troops aimed to take control of the city of Mariupol on Tuesday, part of an anticipated massive onslaught across eastern Ukraine, as defending forces tried...

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[Nomad4Ever]

Hmm, I'm not sure that's true. Is there a source besides the Russian Ministry of Defense? Not that it would be surprising, but so far Ukraine has been fairly open about territorial gains/losses when they happen.

 

[StillBallin75]

Hmm, I'm not sure that's true. Is there a source besides the Russian Ministry of Defense? Not that it would be surprising, but so far Ukraine has been fairly open about territorial gains/losses when they happen.

I don't think it would be surprising, the units there were reported to be extremely low on ammunition and food.

 

[Nomad4Ever]

I don't think it would be surprising, the units there were reported to be extremely low on ammunition and food.

It wouldn't be surprising, but the only reason I'm suspicious is as far as I can tell Ukraine is claiming Mariupol is still fighting. When they lost previous cities Ukraine announced the losses right away. I feel like they would instantly play up the defends of Mariupol of as heroes.

 

[Rogue Valley]

It wouldn't be surprising, but the only reason I'm suspicious is as far as I can tell Ukraine is claiming Mariupol is still fighting.

Some are still holding out at the destroyed steel plant (Azovstal Iron & Steel Works). This is owned by Ukraine's wealthiest oligarch, Rinat Akhmetov.

There are also some solders holding out in tunnels under the city. The Russians will probably kill them with gas.