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The Battle of Mariupol, which showed the end of modern street warfare, the pretext of destroying the Nazis

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The Battle of Mariupol was a major military engagement that took place during the Russo-Ukrainian War, a conflict that began in 2014 and is ongoing as of 2023. The battle occurred in the city of Mariupol, located in southeastern Ukraine, and lasted for several months, from August 2022 to January 2023. It was one of the longest and most intense battles of the war, and resulted in significant casualties on both sides. Background The Russo-Ukrainian War began in 2014, when Russian forces annexed Crimea and began supporting separatist movements in eastern Ukraine. The conflict escalated in 2015, when a ceasefire was signed but quickly broke down, leading to an increase in hostilities. Since then, the war has continued to rage on, with sporadic fighting and occasional lulls in violence. Mariupol is a port city located on the Sea of Azov, in southeastern Ukraine. It is strategically important due to its proximity to the border with Russia, as well as its location on a major highway that conn