According to Mariupol City Council, about 80 percent of the city’s housing stock has been devastated.
We compiled for this story the three most important events of the previous evening and last night in connection with the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Britain: The logistical problems of the Russian army continue
Russia has had to direct “large numbers” of its troops to defend its service connections in Ukraine instead of continuing its invasion of the country, British intelligence speculates.
Soldiers are short of fuel and food, a report released by the British Department of Defense at night said.
In the past, it has been speculated from various sources that the progress of Russian soldiers in Ukraine has been hampered by numerous logistical challenges and the food supply of the troops has been severely hampered.
Ukraine: Mariupol artillery fire 50-100 times a day
Russia has continued unabated attacks on the port city of Mariupol, the city council said in a statement issued Thursday night. According to it, Mariupol is the target of an attacker’s artillery fire 50 to 100 times a day.
– The city has been besieged for 16 days, with more than 350,000 residents continuing to hide in shelters and basements as Russian attackers continue their firing without interruption, the city council said.
– About 80 percent of the housing stock has been destroyed, the statement said.
The city council also said it was investigating the situation in the rescue of the bombed-out theater. It has been reported in the past that at least 130 people have been rescued from the bomb shelter of a destroyed theater.
Bloomberg: Several U.S. officials believe China is preparing to support Russia
The Chinese Foreign Ministry issued a statement early Friday morning stating that a Foreign Ministry representative had met with China’s ambassador to Russia yesterday. According to the statement, the duo discussed “bilateral counter-terrorism activities” and “security cooperation.” The Russian war in Ukraine was not mentioned in the press release.
News agency Bloomberg (switch to another service) said in the morning that numerous U.S. authorities believe China is preparing to support Russia that has invaded Ukraine. Sources familiar with China see signs that China is trying to come up with ways to soften the effects of Western sanctions against Russia.
President of the United States Joe Biden discusses today by telephone with the President of China Xi Jinpingin with. United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken said yesterday Biden plans to warn China not to deliver military aid to Russia.
According to Blinken, Biden will make it clear that the United States will hold China accountable for all actions it takes to support Russian aggression.