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Ukraine invasion live news: Besieged city of Mariupol set to fall within days

The siege of Mariupol is drawing to a bloody close as Russian forces prepare for a final assault on the city, defence analysts say.

Agencies and Jess Malcolm
A wrecked tank is seen as civilians are being evacuated along humanitarian corridors from the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, which is expected to fall to Russian forces within days. Picture: Getty Images
A wrecked tank is seen as civilians are being evacuated along humanitarian corridors from the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, which is expected to fall to Russian forces within days. Picture: Getty Images
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4:54AMApril 01, 2022.
Updated 11:37AMApril 01, 2022

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