Two women killed by Russian bombs as massive assault on Azovstal continues
Valentyna Romanenko, Iryna Balachuk — Tuesday, 3 May 2022, 16:15
Two women were killed and around ten people were injured in a massive aerial bombardment of the Azovstal steelworks by Russian occupation forces. As of 4:15 pm, the fierce assault on the plant continues.
Source: Azov Regiment
Details: In a video released on 3 May by the plant’s defenders, a man describes the effects of the Russian bombardment and says that the bodies of two women have been recovered from under the rubble.
The Azov Regiment has promised to help with excavations, as there may be more people under the rubble.
Quote: "We are urgently calling for the swift imposition of a ceasefire and an extension of the evacuation of civilians to safe Ukrainian-controlled territories."
At 4:15 pm, Deputy Commander of the Azov Regiment Sviatoslav "Kalyna" Palamar reported that the assault on the plant was continuing and the defenders were doing everything they could to repel it.
Quote from Palamar: "As of this minute, a massive assault on the Azovstal plant is underway, supported by armoured vehicles and tanks, with attempts to land using boats and a large number of infantry. We will do all we can to repel this assault, but we are calling for immediate action to evacuate civilians."
Background:
- On the afternoon of 3 May, Russian invaders launched an assault on the Azovstal steelworks, which is being defended by the Ukrainian Defence Forces in besieged Mariupol.
