Ukrainian forces have continued to fight off Russia's efforts to occupy Mariupol.
Thousands have managed to flee the city, with one former resident telling ITV News the city has "turned to hell".
Perched on the Sea of Azov, Mariupol is a crucial port for Ukraine and lies along a stretch of territory between Russia and Crimea. The siege has cut the city off from the sea and allowed Russia to establish a land corridor to Crimea.
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