The Russians started an attack of “Azovstal” in Mariupol

"UKRAINSKA PRAVDA" —  TUESDAY, 3 MAY 2022, 14:11

Russian invaders have started to attack the "Azovstal" plant, which is being defended by the Ukrainian Defence Forces in besieged Mariupol.

Source: Deputy Commander of the Azov Regiment Sviatoslav Palamar ("Kalyna") in the comments to "Ukrainska Pravda"

Quote: "We were bombed all night, two civilian women were killed, and now "Azovstal" is being attacked."

Details: According to Palamar, the occupiers are just now trying to break into the plant. Before the assault, Russian aviation bombed the plant.

Defenders of Mariupol also told the "Ukrainska Pravda": "We know that the President is informed about the situation in Mariupol and he keeps his hand on the pulse. Therefore, we expect drastic action from him, because the situation is very difficult."

Background: After the partial evacuation of civilians from the territory of "Azovstal", the Russian occupiers fired on the territory of the "Azovstal" plant on 2 May, where civilians and Ukrainian defenders are hiding.

There was a strong fire, which was visible from all parts of the city.