Stories from Mariupol · Ukraine

Lyudmila Tkachenko, mother of Oleg Tkachenko, an officer, marine, and defender of Mariupol, is awaiting her son's return as a prisoner of war. The broadcast detailed Oleg Tkachenko's service history, noting he served from age 13 in Crimea.

Estimates indicate almost 100,000 people are displaced in Ukraine, facing a housing crisis. For the Mariupol community alone, at least 200,000 individuals have displacement experience within Ukraine.

Ukrainian sources report that it is currently impossible to conduct investigations in Mariupol.

Russia is reportedly erasing evidence of war crimes in Mariupol by rebuilding the city's theater over mass graves. The reconstruction efforts also involve destroying identified mass graves and renaming the area.

The National Resistance Center reports that occupational authorities in Mariupol are ignoring environmental pollution and failing to address the consequences. Authorities have reportedly shown indifference to the situation and effectively withdrawn from liquidation efforts.

Occupants are using specific structures to foster loyalty to the Russian army and prepare teenagers for military service in occupied territories. Reports indicate the militarization of children is a systemic process.

Explosions occurred in occupied Mariupol, reportedly caused by a Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) impact. Footage shows the impact occurring without visible or audible air defense activity in the area.

Russia's Investigative Committee has opened more than 9,700 criminal cases regarding crimes allegedly committed by Ukrainian military formations against civilians and Russian servicemen.

The Investigative Committee of Russia reported finding the remains of 74 people in liberated settlements within the Donetsk People's Republic. The data was released by the committee's press service following a meeting held in Mariupol by the head of the agency. The Investigative Committee of Russia stated that the remains have been exhumed and scheduled for necessary forensic expertise. The findings were reported following a meeting in Mariupol led by Alexander Bastrykin. The committee stated it has opened more than 9,700 criminal cases regarding actions by Ukrainian military personnel. Forensic experts are currently working at the sites to conduct examinations. The investigation is being conducted as part of an effort to collect evidence of crimes committed by Kyiv.

Occupying authorities in Mariupol have decided to perform the final dismantling of the Aquilon market located near the railway station. The market was a for local residents for over 30 years, having developed dynamically since the 1990s. The decision was reported by the local news site 0629.com.ua. The discussion involves the potential liquidation of the site, which some observers suggest may be linked to fears regarding historical memory and the representation of the Gulag in museums. The source noted that narratives regarding the Gulag and Soviet-era repressions are being suppressed. Local reports from 0629.com.ua indicate the market was a for residents for purchasing goods such as clothing and household hardware.