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Azov states that defenders of Mariupol will not lay down their weapons
The Azov Regiment says defenders in Mariupol will not surrender or lay down their weapons, insisting on evacuation only under conditions that let them keep arms — a defiant stance in the Ukraine war.
Apr 20, 2022

Mariupol. Two rescue options. Appeal to world leaders, civil and religious figures, diplomats
Ukrainian defenders in Mariupol laid out two options to save the city: a focused military operation or a political solution via global diplomatic pressure, urging world leaders and civil figures to act now.
Apr 19, 2022

Russian occupants want to level the Azovstal plant in Mariupol
Intercepted audio shows Russian occupiers plan to level the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol with massive bomb strikes while defenders and civilians remain inside. EMPR reports.
Apr 19, 2022

Mariupol State University moved to Kyiv
Mariupol State University, its campus destroyed by Russia’s invasion, has reopened in Kyiv — serving 4,500+ students and symbolizing Ukrainian resilience and academic continuity.
Apr 19, 2022

Russia deploys five ships equipped with Kalibr and exposes them to new Neptune attack
Russia has deployed five ships armed with Kalibr cruise missiles — Ukraine reportedly targets them with new Neptune missile strikes, raising stakes in the Black Sea naval war.
Apr 19, 2022

Russia’s forces concentrates on robbing the occupied southern Ukraine
Russian forces and collaborators are systematically looting the occupied south of Ukraine — seizing farms, smuggling goods, controlling fishing zones, and exploiting local resources.
Apr 19, 2022

Zelenskyy promoted a Commander of the Navy to Vice Admiral for “brilliant operation” that everyone already knows about
Zelenskyy has promoted Ukraine’s Navy commander to Vice Admiral following a high-profile operation that reverberated across the Black Sea. Discover the impact on Ukraine’s naval fight.
Apr 18, 2022
![Ukrainian and Russian migrants carry a large wooden cross together during the Way of the Cross procession with Pope Francis, symbolizing unity and peace. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/empr.media-vatican-ukraine-russia-300x210.jpg)
“Torture by reconciliation.” Migrants from Ukraine and Russia carried together the Holy Cross in Vatican
At a Vatican Via Crucis led by Pope Francis, migrants from Ukraine and Russia carried the cross together, a poignant symbol of shared suffering and a plea for peace amid ongoing war. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Apr 17, 2022
![Mass graves and destroyed streets in the Kyiv region after Russian withdrawal, with investigators uncovering over 900 murdered civilians’ bodies. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/empr.media-900-300x200.png)
Over 900 people have been murdered by the russian occupiers in Kyiv region
After Russian forces withdrew from the Kyiv region, police and local authorities found over 900 civilians’ bodies and mass graves, evidence of atrocities allegedly committed by the occupiers throughout the occupation period. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Apr 16, 2022
![Ukrainian R-360 Neptune anti-ship missiles displayed at a defense facility, representing boosted production and expanded naval strike capability. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/empr.media-neptune-anti-ship-missile.jpg)
Ukraine to produce more anti-ship missile Neptune
Ukraine announces increased production of R-360 Neptune anti-ship missiles — the famed system that once sank Moskva — signaling a major boost in naval strike capability and domestic defense manufacturing. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Apr 16, 2022

The Russian military failed to evacuate the crew of the sunken cruiser Moskva
The Russian military’s attempt to evacuate the crew of the sunken cruiser Moskva reportedly failed amid fire, stormy seas and chaos — deepening scrutiny of naval protocols after the Black Sea flagship went down. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/navy/comments/u4fsul/explanation_of_what_happened_to_the_cruiser_moscow/))
Apr 16, 2022

Russian occupiers turned Mariupol into GULAG
Under Russian occupation, Mariupol’s siege evolved into near-total destruction, forced displacement and detention patterns that survivors and officials liken to a modern-day gulag of violence, expulsion and coercion. ([turn0search10])
Apr 15, 2022