Several powerful explosions heard in Mariupol, says mayor
Several powerful explosions were heard throughout the occupied city of Mariupol on the morning of May 13, Mariupol mayoral advisor Petro Andryushchenko reported on Telegram.
“Another powerful explosion,” he wrote.
“It was heard in all areas of the city. This time the epicenter is towards Azovstal. There are also reports of a visible flight of a missile from the direction of Volnovakha towards the city, but it could either be a case of ‘barking up the wrong tree’, or ‘hope for the best’. We are clarifying the details."
A local pro-Ukrainian Telegram channel, Mariupol Resistance, reported that the sound was very loud and the “shocks were similar to an earthquake.”
The channel confirmed that the sound originated from the direction of the Azovstal steelworks.
Will you support Ukraine’s free press?
Dear reader, as all news organizations, we must balance the pressures of delivering timely, accurate, and relevant stories with requirements to fund our business operations.
As a Ukrainian-based media, we also have another responsibility – to amplify Ukraine’s voice to the world during the crucial moment of its existence as a political nation.
It’s the support of our readers that lets us continue doing our job. We keep our essential reporting free because we believe in our ultimate purpose: an independent, democratic Ukraine.
If you’re willing to support Ukraine, consider subscribing to our Patreon starting from 5$ per month. We are immensely grateful.
Please help us continue fighting Russian propaganda.
Truth can be hard to tell from fiction these days. Every viewpoint has its audience of backers and supporters, no matter how absurd.
If conscious disinformation is reinforced by state propaganda apparatus and budget, its outcomes may become deadly.
There is no solution to this, other than independent, honest, and accurate reporting.
We remain committed to empowering the Ukrainian voice to push against the muck. If you’re willing to stand up for the truth – consider supporting us on Patreon starting from 5$ per month. Thank you very much.
Will you help tell Ukraine’s story to the world?
Twenty years ago, most people hadn’t even heard of Ukraine. Today, the country is on everyone’s lips and everyone’s headlines. War pushed us on the front page. But there are many other things we do that we are proud of – from music and culture to technology.
We need your help to tell the world Ukrainian story of resilience, joy, and survival. If you’re willing to back our effort, consider supporting us on Patreon starting from 5$ per month. We are immensely grateful.
Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Google News
