Movement of Russian tanks, howitzers spotted in Mariupol

That’s according to Petro Andryushchenko, the adviser to the Mariupol mayor in exile, Ukrinform reports.

"Military update: the movement of military equipment changed directions again. Now the main route is Zaporizhia–Polohy–Mariupol toward Mariupol. In the area of the village of Nikolske – there’s a change of traffic toward Volnovakha/Vuhledar. On Sunday, the movement of the S300/S400 anti-aircraft system, self-propelled guns, and at least 16 tanks on tractor trailers was recorded... Through Mariupol in the direction of Manhush/Berdiansk drove at least 10 trucks with manpower coming directly from Russia/temporarily occupied Novoazovsk," Andryushchenko wrote on Telegram, posting a number of photos shot by eyewitnesses.

He also noted that Russia brought newly-mobilized troops back to the littoral area of the Mariupol district (the village of Yalta/ the village of Urzuf). Exercises were resumed at the training ground near the village of Babakh-Tarama.

As reported, Russia's aggression caused a major humanitarian disaster in Mariupol. Almost 90% of the city was wiped out as a result of enemy shelling.

Currently, more than 100,000 residents remain in the city temporarily captured by the Russians.