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Russia Seizes 5,700 Homes in Mariupol Crisis

4/18/2025

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In a chilling move, Russian authorities are confiscating thousands of homes in Mariupol, targeting those who fled the invasion. A BBC investigation reveals over 5,700 properties marked for seizure since July 2024, with officials falsely labeling them as ownerless, creating a daunting barrier for former residents seeking to reclaim their lost homes.

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In a chilling move, Russian authorities are confiscating thousands of homes in Mariupol, targeting those who fled the invasion. A BBC investigation reveals over 5,700 properties marked for seizure since July 2024, with officials falsely labeling them as ownerless, creating a daunting barrier for former residents seeking to reclaim their lost homes.