In a farewell looking message, the Ukrainian Navy announced in Mariupol that it is preparing for the "last battle" to control the city's southern port, which the Russians have besieged for 40 days.


The fate of some will be death, while others will fall into captivity, "especially since they are besieged by the Russian forces." He continued, "We are slowly disappearing," the navy added. 

"We don't know what will happen, but we really ask you to remember us with kind words," the Ukrainians remarked.


No ammunition, no food


The Mariupol navy explained that Ukrainian forces fought for more than a month without new ammunition supplies and food or water.


He pointed out that about half of the members of this regiment were wounded, saying, "During more than 40 days of intense battles, the enemy has gradually repelled us, surrounded us, and is now trying to destroy us."


The lack of assistance from the army command and President Volodymyr Zelensky. He explained that "the regiment received only once 50 shells and 20 mines and anti-tank missiles, without anything else," the navy complained. 


80% of the city is under separatist control

 

This statement came after the deputy head of the forces of the separatist Donetsk Republic, Eduard Basurin, announced earlier that Russia had captured 80% of Mariupol.


He also added in an interview on "Russia 24" television when asked about the situation in the coastal city: "There is still resistance," noting that "the rest of the Ukrainian army is trying to retreat to Azovstal."


Earlier today, Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov announced that Russian forces would attack Mariupol and other regions.


Since the Russian invasion on February 24, Mariupol has been a strategic target for Russia, especially since its capture will link the areas controlled by the pro-Russian separatists in the east with the Crimea, which Russia annaxed in 2014.