Ukrainian Military Stop Advance Of Russian Battalion Tactical Group Near Mariupol

The Ukrainian military have stopped the advance of the Russian battalion tactical group near Mariupol.

The headquarters of the Joint Forces Operation said this in a statement, Ukrainian News Agency reports.

It was emphasized that the units of the Joint Forces continue to protect the city and protect civilians of Ukraine.

As Ukrainian News Agency reported, 1,600 Mariupol civilians were killed by Russian troops during the 12 days of blockade of the city.