Russian invaders launched an assault on the Azovstal plant, which is protected by the Ukrainian Defense Forces.

This was announced by the deputy commander of the Azov regiment Svyatoslav Palamar (Kalina) in a commentary to the UP.

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According to him, the occupiers are trying to break into the territory of the plant right now.. Before the assault, Russian aircraft bombed the plant.

The defenders of Mariupol also conveyed the following verbatim to the UP:

“We know that the president is being reported on the situation in Mariupol, and he keeps his finger on the pulse. Therefore, we expect drastic actions from him, since the situation is very difficult."

After a partial evacuation of civilians from the territory of Azovstal, on May 2, Russian invaders fired at the territory of the Azovstal plant, where civilian and Ukrainian defenders were hiding.

There was a huge fire that was visible from all parts of the city..