Russian forces continued launching artillery and air strikes on Mariupol and focused on blocking Ukrainian troops near the Azovstal plant, using strategic aviation to suppress resistance.
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Russian forces continued to launch artillery and air strikes on Mariupol and focused their main efforts on blocking units of our troops in the vicinity of the Azovstal plant. To establish full control over the city and suppress the resistance of Ukrainian defenders, the enemy is using strategic aviation.
Russian forces continued to storm the Azovstal steel plant on May 13
Russian forces conducted sustained artillery and aerial bombardment of the Azovstal plant throughout the night.
Russian forces unsuccessfully tried to move across the Seversky Donets River to reinforce positions in northern Donbass, with many battles occurring between Izyum and Slovyansk without Russian progress.
Ukrainian artillery is disrupting the Russian offensive in Donbass.
Feedback on M777 howitzers from Ukrainian artillerymen is very positive.
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