Inside the Battle of Azovstal

November 27, 2024 00:29:24
Inside the Battle of Azovstal
Modern War Institute
Inside the Battle of Azovstal

Nov 27 2024 | 00:29:24

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Show Notes

When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, one of its first targets was the city of Mariupol. Despite being outnumbered by—and less well equipped than—their adversaries, Ukrainian defenders held out for three months. As the Russian siege of the city intensified, Ukrainian forces defended a shrinking perimeter with a command post in the Azovstal steel plant. One of those Ukrainian defenders was Sergeant Arseniy Fedosiuk. MWI's John Spencer had the opportunity to speak to him about his experience in Mariupol, and you'll hear part of that discussion in this episode.

 

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