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Preparing for a Siege: Russian Roulette (Dispatch 100)

20159 minPGcurrent-affairs

Mariupol's strategic significance in the eastern Ukrainian conflict is highlighted by Simon Ostrovsky.

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Preparing for a Siege: Russian Roulette (Dispatch 100)

2015• 9 minPG

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Mariupol's strategic significance in the eastern Ukrainian conflict is highlighted by Simon Ostrovsky.

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The eastern Ukrainian port city of Mariupol, located just 30 kilometers from the Russian border, is a focal point in the ongoing conflict. Previously under the control of the Donetsk People’s Republic, Mariupol has been fortified by the Ukrainian military after being reclaimed. However, concerns persist that pro-Russian separatists aim to regain control of this strategic industrial hub. In this dispatch, VICE News correspondent Simon Ostrovsky highlights the importance of Mariupol in the broader context of the eastern Ukrainian conflict, revealing the tensions and military preparations that characterize the region.

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