Capture of Mariupol a 'key objective' for Russia, UK MoD says

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“Heavy fighting has continued in Mariupol as Russian forces attempt to take the city.

“The city continues to be subject to intense, indiscriminate strikes but Ukrainian Forces maintain a staunch resistance, retaining control in central areas.

“Mariupol is almost certainly a key objective of the Russian invasion as it will secure a land corridor from Russia to the occupied territory of Crimea.”