Nearly six months after the start of Russia’s military operation in Ukraine, Mariupol remains a city scarred by conflict. A new video from CGTN’s on-the-ground stringer reveals the stark reality of daily life in the port city, where buildings lie in rubble and residents navigate a landscape transformed by war. 🏚️
The footage shows collapsed apartment blocks, charred vehicles, and families salvaging belongings from damaged homes. Amid the destruction, makeshift markets and volunteer-led aid stations highlight the resilience of Mariupol’s people. One resident, seen carrying water containers, told the stringer: \"We rebuild what we can, day by day.\"
Local hospitals and schools—now operating in underground shelters—are struggling to meet basic needs. Humanitarian organizations have called for increased access to the region, citing shortages of medical supplies and food. The video also captures rare moments of solidarity, like neighbors sharing generators during power outages. 🔦
While global attention has shifted to other fronts, Mariupol’s story underscores the long-term human cost of conflict. As one volunteer put it: \"War doesn’t end when the headlines fade.\"
