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

Published: 6/29/2025
'Mariupol is diseased': Residents deny Russia's stories about occupied city
Residents in Russian-occupied Mariupol refute claims by Russia about the city's state, revealing the harsh realities of ongoing destruction and shortages. Reports indicate the city is facing severe water shortages, power cuts, scarce medicines, and high food prices, contradicting propaganda suggesting a return to normalcy. Despite challenges, residents resist against Russian control, covertly supporting the Ukrainian military and spreading messages of resistance in the hope of reclaiming Mariupol for Ukraine.