High activity of Russian helicopters spotted in Mariupol

Petro Andriushchenko, an adviser to the mayor of Mariupol, said this on Telegram, Ukrinform reports.

"High unusual helicopter activity in Mariupol. 15 helicopters within 15 minutes from Azovstal towards Manhush/Berdiansk. Two helicopters are on combat (?) patrol in the area of 23 ZhMR (Alaska) - Ilyich Iron and Steel Works - Azovstal," wrote the mayor's advisor.

He noted that this is happening against the background of another explosion at the Azovstal steel plant.

"Relocation of enemy aircraft against the background of "evacuation" or ensuring the visit of some top scum from Muscovy. We are watching further...", - Andriushchenko added.

As reported earlier, the invaders are turning Mariupol and the surrounding villages into a military and logistics hub for the Russian army.