Marine commander calls on Ukraine to break the siege on Mariupol due to critical situation
Friday, 15 April 2022, 09:21
Serhiy Volyna, Commander of the 36th Separate Marine Brigade, is calling on the Ukrainian government to break the siege of Mariupol using political or military means as soon as possible.
Source: Serhiy Volyna, in a commentary for Ukrainska Pravda
Details: Volyna said that, as of the morning of 15 April, the defenders of Mariupol are fighting fierce battles while Russian troops are aggressively advancing.
The situation is critical.
According to Volyn, Mariupol can be saved by either an urgent military operation or a political decision.
The Marine commander is convinced that it is still possible, today, to break the siege of Mariupol.
He said that breaking the siege "is possible and should be carried out as soon as possible, deploying experienced commanders and appropriate means."
The defenders do not intend to surrender and are ready to fight, but the situation is getting worse.
According to Volyn: "A decisive military operation or a political decision can resolve the situation."
Earlier: On 14 April, Sviatoslav Palamar, Deputy Commander of the Azov Regiment, said that the unblocking of Mariupol is possible and the fighters are waiting for appropriate decisive action from the military-political leadership of the country.
Background:
- Since 1 March, Mariupol has been blockaded by Russian troops who have caused a humanitarian disaster in the city and are carrying out a genocide of the Ukrainian people. So far, it has not been possible to break the siege or deliver military aid to the Ukrainian soldiers defending Mariupol.
- On 11 April, the 36th Separate Marine Brigade, which is also taking part in Mariupol’s defense, said that the final battle for Mariupol might take place that day, as they were running out of ammunition.
- On 12 April Mykhailo Podoliak, Advisor to the Office of the President of Ukraine, said that President Zelenskyy and the command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were looking for ways to help Ukrainian troops in Mariupol but cannot disclose their plans to the public.
- On 13 April leaders of the Azov regiment and the 36th Separate Marine Brigade recorded a joint video address from Mariupol and confirmed that they were able to join their efforts in defending the city.
