Brutal Siege of Mariupol
- Description:
- The description of the image reads, "During the brutal siege of Mariupol, the Russian army systematically destroyed residential buildings. A resident of Mariupol shared her harrowing experience of surviving the shelling: "Mariupol, 76 March, morning. It was the first time our neighborhood had been shelled so close to me. I'm not sure what type of projectiles they were, but there were numerous shells. One struck the neighboring house, a direct hit. My neighbors and I rushed to the house to search for and rescue anyone inside. Only a pile of rubble remained from the once-standing structure. Smoke engulfed the area, making it difficult to see anything. The house quickly caught fire, and given the proximity of our homes, there was a high risk of the fire spreading if left uncontained. We were unable to reach the emergency services, so we made a swift decision to extinguish the fire ourselves. I hurried back to my house to gather buckets, but then the second round of shelling began. The trajectory of the shells shifted slightly, and one landed just five meters behind me. The rest is a blur ... I found myself lying on the ground, covered in dirt. My head was ringing, and the fear was indescribable. My leg was in excruciating pain as if it were being burned by fire. It felt like holding a hot iron. Instinctively, I placed my hand on the injured area. When I lifted my hand, it was drenched in blood." Reuse permission: Professor Anasstasia Fedyk- UC Berkeley Additional information: The city of Mariupol in Ukraine endured a brutal siege during the Russian invasion, resulting in widespread destruction and loss of life. The blockade, which lasted from February to May 2022, was characterized by intense combat, relentless bombardment, and alleged war crimes, leading to the death of tens of thousands of people and the displacement of many residents. The siege of Mariupol was a harrowing and tragic event that garnered international attention due to the severity of the violence and its impact on the civilian population. (Source: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/oct/04/20-days-in-mariupol-review-searing-film-bears-terrible-witness-to-brutal-siege)
- Attribution:
- ©Svidok-Professor Anasstasia Fedyk-UC Berkeley
- Date:
- 02-10-2024