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'Mariupol is diseased': Residents deny Russia's stories about occupied city

'Mariupol is diseased': Residents deny Russia's stories about occupied city

Summary

Residents of Mariupol say that the city remains in ruins despite Russian claims of reconstruction. Locals continue to face challenges such as water shortages, frequent power outages, and limited access to basic necessities like medicine.

Key Facts

  • Mariupol was heavily damaged during a Russian siege over three years ago.
  • Many residential buildings are still ruined, and some people live in partially destroyed homes.
  • Russia claims to be rebuilding Mariupol, but locals say repairs are mainly cosmetic.
  • Water supplies are irregular; the water sometimes appears yellow and unsafe to drink.
  • Power outages are common, food is pricey, and medicines, like insulin, are hard to find.
  • Some children in Mariupol schools are taught information that locals consider false.
  • The BBC has not received a response from Mariupol's Russian administration regarding the conditions.
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