Ukraine has launched a spring offensive operation, with the first stop being the city of Mariupol. This is an important location for securing a land corridor between Crimea and Donbas, with Chechen soldiers fighting for the Russian army using it as a connecting road to reach the Donetsk frontlines. The Ukrainian forces used heavy artillery fire to target strategic military targets in the city, destroying resources belonging to Russian troops, as well as important ammunition depots, military command centers, and positions of Chechen soldiers. The explosions were violent and heard even from nearby residential areas. There is no information on loss of life, but it is estimated that Chechen troops faced great losses. Mariupol has been severely devastated since the beginning of the war, with almost 90% of the city destroyed by Russian forces. It is thought that more than 100,000 people currently live in Mariupol, including military forces. The Russians have increased security measures in the city after the attack, but the Ukrainians may continue with more attacks, making it unreasonable for the Russians to use the port of Mariupol at the moment. Mariupol is important to the Russians because it is a bridge that the Chechen troops use to reach critical frontlines. The city is also one of the important addresses that connect to the Crimean peninsula, which Russia annexed illegally. Due to its critical features such as creating a bridge to the Crimea, the Russians attach great importance to even the smallest attacks in the city. Mysterious and striking situations still continue to occur in the city. #news#ukraine #russia #war #news #ukrainerussiawar #russiaukraineconflict #politicalnews
