Russian shelling resulted in the destruction or damage of 83 civilian objects, including a monastery (Sviatohirsk Lavra), schools, and residential buildings.
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The attacks destroyed and damaged 83 civilian objects, including the hermitage of the Holy Dormition Sviatohirsk Lavra, two schools, and 72 residential buildings.
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Metinvest BV, in which he has a controlling share, owned the vast Azovstal steel plant that became Ukraine's last line of defense in the now occupied port city of Mariupol.
Helicopters flew a complex route, avoiding air defense systems by using terrain folds and ultra-low altitudes to remain undetected.
The unit was the first to conduct such a helicopter landing in Mariupol, causing Russian forces to be too shocked to offer full resistance.
The operation was carried out under the 'top secret' classification.
The soldiers landed near Azovstal and contacted their colleagues, who were later picked up by a car.
34 civilian objects were destroyed or damaged, including a hospital, sanatorium, sports complex, and shopping center.
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