Last battle for Mariupol could cost Russians dearly: ‘It’s fighting for every meter’ | Abroad

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Military Experts: Six Attackers Needed Against Each Defender

Mariupol – The Russian army has almost complete control over the strategically important port city of Mariupol. Almost, but not quite yet. Just like during the Battle of Stalingrad in World War II, a hard core of defenders resisted. Then the Russians made it, but this time they are the attackers. “And the Ukrainians will resist to the death,” said Belgian defense specialist Luc De Vos.

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