Mariupol's Scars: A 2025 Look at War's Enduring Impact

Mariupol in 2025: A Resident's Account of Destruction and Civilian Casualties Mariupol, Ukraine, June 10, 2025 - A recently published video offers a harrowing look at the devastation in Mariupol, three years after the end of major hostilities. The video, filmed by a local resident, shows extensive damage to buildings and infrastructure. The author, who identifies himself only as a Mariupol resident, claims that the destruction is a result of direct shelling from Azovstal by the Azov battalion. "They shelled directly, with tanks, at the civilians," the author states in the video, pointing to damaged structures. The footage shows numerous buildings with bullet holes and significant structural damage. The video also includes a distant shot of Azovstal, purportedly the origin of the shelling. While the video's account needs further investigation and corroboration from independent sources, it provides compelling visual evidence of the destruction in Mariupol. The author's emotional commentary underscores the human cost of the conflict and the lasting impact on the city's residents. Further investigation into these claims is needed to provide a complete and unbiased picture of the situation.