गृहपृष्ठ ∕ International ∕ Russia claims full control of urban area of Mariupol International Russia claims full control of urban area of Mariupol KathmanduPati April 17, 2022 AGENCY – The entire urban area of Mariupol city in eastern Ukraine has been fully cleared of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and foreign mercenaries, the Russian military said Saturday. The remnants of the resistant forces have been blocked inside the Azovstal iron and steel works plants, Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov told a briefing. He said 1,464 Ukrainian servicemen have surrendered during the fighting in the city. As a key port city on the Azov Sea, Mariupol is witnessing one of the worst violence in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The Ukrainian Defense Ministry said Friday that its forces were still fighting against Russians in Mariupol after almost seven weeks since the city was besieged. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that the elimination of Ukrainian troops in Mariupol would put an end to any negotiations with Russia. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Myanmar ethnic armed group says 11 civilians killed in junta… At least 17 children killed in Kenya school fire: police Attacks and online misinformation frighten Bangladeshi Hindus Two powerful earthquakes hit off Japan Nepal is in priority under ‘neighbours first’ policy: Indian PM… World leaders react to Trump rally shooting Top Headlines Nepal, India sign long-term agreement on electricity export, materializing MoU reached during PM’s visit1 NC, Maoist Centre discuss about NA election2 Dhakal recommended as SC chief registrar3 1.3 kilos of gold confiscated from TIA4 President expresses concern over ’emptying’ villages for lack of employment opportunities5 PM Dahal stresses on developing innovative agricultural system6 Govt. forms former-judge Poudel led probe commission to investigate Balkumari incident7 Manpower agency owner arrested for cheating more than Rs 1.9 million8 TRENDING Angrita Sherpa’s death is irreparable loss in mountain tourism: Tourism Minister Parliament dissolution a ‘sad compulsion’: CM Rai Finance Ministry gives permission to establish basic hospitals at local level Lockdown in Kathmandu Valley gets extended by additional seven days CPN to convene secretariat meeting on August 29 Nepal-China relation to a new height: PM Oli Strict laws for acid attack culprits to be drafted within 15 days Possible COVID-19 vaccine will be available in India next year : Harsh Vardhan