Russia reopens Mariupol theater more than 3 years after its airstrike killed hundreds there
Summary
Russia has reopened a theater in Mariupol, Ukraine, that was heavily damaged by a Russian airstrike in March 2022, killing hundreds of civilians seeking shelter. The theater's reopening was marked by a gala event organized by Russian authorities. The attack, which led to Russia controlling the city, remains controversial, with accusations of war crimes.Key Facts
- A theater in Mariupol, Ukraine, reopened after a Russian airstrike destroyed it in March 2022.
- The airstrike killed about 600 civilians who were sheltering in the theater.
- Russian authorities organized a gala to mark the reopening of the theater.
- The original attack happened during Russia's invasion of Ukraine, as they besieged Mariupol.
- There was evidence that civilians wrote "children" outside the theater to signal their presence.
- Russia's claim that Ukrainian forces destroyed the theater was disputed by investigations.
- Mariupol is in the Donetsk region, a key area in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
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