Russia is continuing its attacks on the Azovstal steel plant in Maripol.

Recently, the first images of fierce fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces have been published.

The footage shows Azov fighters involved in a counterattack at the steel plant where hundreds of soldiers and civilians have been besieged for weeks now,

reports .

"The Battle of Azovstal.

"Historical view," wrote Ukrainian journalist Illia Ponomarenko as she posted a video on her personal Twitter account.

We emphasize that for days now Russia is demanding that the Ukrainian fighters surrender, which is being categorically rejected by them.

Otherwise, Ukraine has asked Russia to exchange wounded Azov soldiers with captured Russian captive soldiers.

The Battle of Azovstal.

Historic footage.

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- Illia Ponomarenko 🇺🇦 (@IAPonomarenko) May 12, 2022