Ukraine says Russia shelled mosque in besieged Mariupol

[Omaha Steve]

Last edited Sat Mar 12, 2022, 08:50 AM - Edit history (1)

Source: AP

By YURAS KARMANAU

LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Ukrainian government says Russia’s military has shelled a mosque sheltering more than 80 people in the besieged city of Mariupol.

A government statement issued Saturday did not have any immediate reports of casualties. The Ukrainian Embassy in Turkey reported earlier that a group of 86 Turkish nationals, including 34 children, were among those seeking refuge from an ongoing Russian attack on the encircled port city.

An embassy spokeswoman cited information from the city’s mayor. She noted that it was difficult to communicate with anyone in Mariupol.

THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.

LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces appeared to make progress from northeast Ukraine in their slow fight to reach the capital, Kyiv, while tanks and artillery pounded places already under siege with shelling so heavy it prevented residents of one city from burying the growing number of dead.



An explosion is seen in an apartment building after Russian's army tank fires in Mariupol, Ukraine, Friday, March 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)


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[Sherman A1]

1. This is just starting to get into the ugly phase of

The Russian approach to warfare.

[rockfordfile]

4. That's warfare.

[Beastly Boy]

2. That will go well with the Syrian "volunteers" about to be deployed to Ukraine!

The problem with them is, they have no loyalty to Mother Russia.

[roamer65]

3. Time for Jihad on Russia.