Russian troops destroy Mariupol’s historic center – city council

The press service of the Mariupol City Council shared the information on Telegram.

Russian forces destroyed the historic center of Mariupol: the first bank of the city, the Peremoha cinema - all buildings were damaged by Russian attacks.

"The central Myru Avenue, where buildings of the late XIX - early XX centuries were located, has now been turned into ruins. The architectural monuments that survived World War II could not survive the Russian blockade and occupation," the council noted.

• On February 4, the Mariupol mayor's advisor Petro Andriushchenko reported that Russia was massing troops in Mariupol and the surrounding area – their number has exceeded 30,000 which may mean they are preparing for an offensive.