Chronology of events in Mariupol

14 April 2014

In Mariupol, protesters took control of the City Council building, announced its dissolution and elected 75 "people's" deputies, who have already started work. They also seized the building of the executive committee, after which they elected a new "people's mayor" who will act as mayor until Dmitry Kuzmenko, elected "people's mayor" and arrested by the Ukrainian authorities, is released. (first video)

By evening, a defensive barrier of barricades was erected around the building of the City Council. Residents of the city stood up for the protection of the state. administration.
(second video)

16 April 2014

The Ukrainian military fired on local residents who were trying to enter the territory of military unit No. 3057 of the internal troops of Ukraine. 3 people were killed, 13 injured;
Source: White Paper of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation (2nd edition)

Igor Kolomoisky later promised to reward the entire personnel of the military unit that shot the unarmed residents of Mariupol.

24 April 2014

On the night of April 23-24, 2014 in Mariupol (Donetsk region) a group of national radicals numbering about 30 people, armed with pistols, bats and pieces of rebar, broke into the city council building, which was controlled by supporters of federalization. The militants beat the unarmed people who were in it and staged a pogrom. 5 people were seriously injured.
Source: White Paper of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation (2nd edition)

3 May 2014

Late in the evening in Mariupol (Donetsk region), Ukrainian security forces stormed the city council building. There was a fire in the building. The assault was repulsed by the fighters of the people's militia of Mariupol.
Source: White Paper of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation (2nd edition)

6 May 2014

IN MARIUPOL, SECURITY FORCES STORM THE CITY COUNCIL, THE PRIVATBANK BUILDING IS BLAZING NEARBY

A branch of PrivatBank is on fire in Mariupol. Blaze all five floors of the building, located next to the City Council. There are no fire engines nearby. However, there is nothing left to extinguish, only a frame remains from the building. Whether there is a connection between the battles that are going on in the city and this fire is not yet known.

Also, one person was killed, three were injured as a result of an attack on militia checkpoints near Mariupol by people in masks. According to a representative of the militia, a spokesman for the self-defense of Donbass Dmitry Simonov, the Right Sector and the Ukrainian security forces are behind the attack.

7 May 2014

Mariupol is completely under the control of the security forces, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine said. The Ukrainian military and militants of the "Right Sector" seized the city council building, which was controlled by the militias. During the assault against the people who were in the building, gas was used. 15 people were hospitalized with burns to the eyes and respiratory tract. Dozens of supporters of the federalization of Ukraine were detained by the police.
Source: White Paper of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation (2nd edition)

 

RETURNED THE CITY COUNCIL

Supporters of federalization returned the Mariupol city council building to their control. This was reported on Wednesday by the Ukrainian news agency Ukrinform.

8 May 2014

STORMING THE CITY COUNCIL BUILDING

Ukrainian security forces, taking part in the punitive operation of the Kyiv authorities in the east of the country, storm the city council building in Mariupol

The people's militias, defending themselves from the attack of special forces, set fire to the barricades of car tires. A column of smoke rises from the building. At the same time, traffic on the adjacent streets, as reported by local media, was not stopped.

Later, units of the National Guard seized the building of the city executive committee. When local residents tried to approach them, fire was opened without warning. One person was injured.
Source: White Paper of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation (2nd edition)

9 May 2014

Genocide in Mariupol on May 9

On May 9, in Mariupol, Ukrainian security forces opened fire from armored vehicles on participants in a rally in honor of Victory Day, who had gathered near the building of the local police department and tried to prevent its assault. According to representatives of the proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), at least 10 people were killed as a result of the shelling. On TV, footage was shown showing how the security forces used armored vehicles against unarmed citizens, people were crushed by armored personnel carriers. According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, Ukrainian security forces opened fire on a crowd of civilians, using heavy armored vehicles and grenade launchers. 9 people died and 42 were injured. The building of the city police department was completely burned out. On the night of May 9-10, 2014, the building of the city executive committee was partially burnt out.

Source: White Book of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation (2nd edition)

10 May 2014

MAY 10 DECLARED DAY OF MOURNING IN MARIUPOL

A day of mourning has been declared in Mariupol (Donetsk region). This was reported in the Mariupol City Council.
“In connection with the tragic events of May 9, 2014, which resulted in the death of people, in the city of Mariupol, May 10, 2014 was declared a day of mourning,” the message says. “The city council expresses its sincere condolences to the families and friends of the victims.”

11 May 2014

THE INDUSTRIALISTS OF MARIUPOL ANNOUNCED THEIR INTENTION TO FORM PEOPLE'S SQUADS IN ORDER TO RESTORE ORDER IN THE CITY.

Mariupol industrialists are going to help restore order in the city and restore the work of metallurgical plants.
To this end, the Metinvest group on May 9 announced a decision “together with the municipal police to create people's squads from among the workers of metallurgical plants.” Starting May 11, they “will start patrolling the city and protect civilians,” said Yuri Ryzhenkov, CEO of Metinvest, Yury Zinchenko, and Azovstal, Enver Tskitishvili, in a joint statement.

 

WHAT ARE THE INDUSTRIALISTS CALLING FOR?

“Blood has been shed in the city. This happened on Victory Day, May 9, which is holy for all of us, ”they reminded. According to them, “the life of Mariupol is paralyzed, the city economy is being destroyed, the quiet work of metallurgical plants has been disrupted, and this is not only work and wages for the townspeople, this is the economic foundation of the Donetsk region and all of Ukraine.”
The heads of industrial enterprises urged "to abandon the practice of conducting large-scale battles in the peaceful cities of Donbass with the participation of the armed forces, the use of heavy equipment and weapons," noting that "the Ukrainian military must immediately leave the city." “The authorities can and should still hear the voice of the residents of Donbass. The authorities must ensure peace and tranquility in cities so that people can live and work in peace,” the message says.

 

MARIUPOL VOTED IN THE REFERENDUM

Polling stations in the cities of Mariupol and Yenakiyevo in the Donetsk region have completed their work, voting in the referendum there has ended. As reported at a press conference at the CEC of the proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic, the turnout in the region at 21:00 Moscow time was 71.42%

17 May 2014

RESIDENTS OF MARIUPOL DECIDED TO PROTECT THEIR CITY THEMSELVES

In Mariupol, people's squads came to the aid of the police. After the massacre, which the punishers staged on May 9, the locals decided to protect the city themselves.

27 May 2014

IN MARIUPOL, THE BUILDING OF THE HEADQUARTERS OF THE DPR IS BEING STORMED

People in black uniforms without identification marks attacked the headquarters of the proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic in Mariupol. A representative of the press service of the DPR said: "In Mariupol, there is a shootout near our headquarters."

2 June 2014

IN MARIUPOL, THREE-QUARTERS OF DIABETIC PATIENTS DO NOT RECEIVE INSULIN

There are no medicines not only for patients with diabetes mellitus, but also for patients with tuberculosis, AIDS, and cancer, said Pavel Likhonosov, chief endocrinologist of the city.

13 June 2014

In Mariupol, there was a battle between the Ukrainian National Guard and militia forces.