Explosions were heard in occupied Mariupol; drones attacked a lorry park

Tamara Vasylchuk
Tamara Vasylchuk Journalist
Explosions were heard in occupied Mariupol; drones attacked a lorry park
A destroyed lorry in Mariupol. Photo: t.me/andriyshTime
In the temporarily occupied city of Mariupol, explosions were heard in various parts of the city on the night of 3 July. According to preliminary reports, drones struck a lorry park.

In Mariupol, which is temporarily occupied by Russian troops, explosions were heard in various parts of the city on the night of 3 July.

According to available information, the city was attacked by drones. Preliminary reports suggest the strike hit a car park containing Russian lorries in the 17th microdistrict.

At least three lorries were completely destroyed.

Following the attack, power supplies were cut off in many parts of Mariupol.

Residents of the Left Bank and the village of Moryakiv also reported a lack of water supply.

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