Russian forces have reportedly stormed a Mariupol steel plant that was being used to house for hundreds of wounded and Ukrainian civilians seeking shelter, forces defending the metal works claim.
The Azovstal Iron and Steel Works was the last remaining stronghold under the control of Ukrainian troops in the southern port city.
The area has been under siege from Russian soldiers for weeks and remained even as the rest of the city was toppled by Putin's forces.
Videos taken in the underground warren underneath the plant showed a dire situation with several people injured, including some victims whose wounds were turning gangrenous.
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