4 Reasons Why Mariupol Is So Important To Russia, Has Historical Meaning for Putin

TRIBUNNEWS.COM – Troops Russia continue to pound the Azovstal steelworks, the place of last refuge for the troops Ukraine and civilians Mariupol.

British Military Intelligence, in a tweet on Friday (6/5/2022), said the ground attack on Azovstal had entered its second day.

Quoted from ReutersUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a video speech on Thursday (5/5/2022), Russian troops were still storming and shelling the Azovstal factory.

The ongoing attacks come amid growing speculation that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to present his people with victory on the battlefield, on Victory Day on May 9, 2022. AP News.

Victory Day is the largest patriotic holiday on the Russian calendar, marking the victory of the Soviet Union over Nazi Germany.

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How important Mariupol for Russia that Putin’s troops have continued to attack this city since the beginning of the invasion?

Collect BBChere are four reasons Mariupol is so important to Russia:

1. Securing the land corridor between Crimea and Donbas

Geographically, Mariupol occupy only a small area on the map, but become a “barrier” to Russia who ruled Crimea.

Troops Russia trying to push the northeast and trying to get in touch with their comrades, as well as separatist allies Ukraine in the Donbas region.

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