Occupants are destroying Ukrainian monuments in Mariupol: the city is being Russified.

According to inkorr.com: Yesterday, it became known that Russian occupants in Mariupol plan to destroy all Ukrainian murals, monuments, and pedestals. This information was confirmed by the Mariupol City Council. In place of Ukrainian symbols, they are filling the city with murals featuring Russian tricolor flags and propaganda slogans about 'friendship with cities in the Russian Federation'.

The city is being forcibly Russified, and historical events are being deliberately distorted

The director of 'Mariupol Television,' Mykola Osichenko, reported that the occupants even renamed Azovstal Street to Tula Boulevard and installed a monument to gingerbread and a samovar. This is yet another example of an attempt to erase Ukrainian history and replace it with Russian artifacts.

The situation with the reservoir in Mariupol

Recently, it became known that the Starokrymske reservoir in temporarily occupied Mariupol has nearly completely dried up, posing a threat to fish stocks and aquatic ecosystems. The situation in the city and for its residents is becoming increasingly difficult.

The commander of the Third Army Corps, Andriy Biletsky, expressed the opinion that Ukraine may be able to regain Mariupol, but for this, a favorable historical moment is necessary. As an example, he cited the successful return of Nagorno-Karabakh by Azerbaijan.

In Mariupol, Russian occupants are destroying Ukrainian murals and monuments, carrying out the Russification of the city, which poses a threat to the cultural heritage and identity of local residents. It has also been found that the Starokrymske reservoir has dried up, which could lead to the loss of water resources and fish stocks in the city.

In the situation with Mariupol, we are witnessing the active erasure of Ukrainian cultural identity. The actions of the occupiers regarding the destruction of symbols, monuments, and even the renaming of streets indicate a large-scale Russification. At the same time, the dried Starokrymske reservoir threatens the region's ecosystem and water supply for its residents, adding new challenges for the local population. The situation remains critical, and the return of control over Mariupol is still a matter that depends on many external factors.