Shelling of Mariupol

A series of shellings of residential areas of the city of Mariupol from the left bank of the Kalmius, which took place on January 24, 2015. According to final information, 30 people died and 128 were wounded; children are among the dead and wounded.

In connection with the tragic deaths of Mariupol civilians as a result of the massive shelling, President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko declared January 25 a Day of Mourning.

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