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Mariupol's Reopened Theater Sparks Outrage Over War Crimes

11/2/2025

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In Mariupol, Russian forces are set to reopen the drama theater they destroyed, where 600 people were killed in the March 16, 2022 bombing.
Mariupol City Council reported the theater, now restored, will host Russian performances.
The site, marked by the word "Children," was a refuge for families during the attack.
The council criticized occupiers for concealing evidence of their war crimes by fencing off the area and removing bodies.

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Story summary

In Mariupol, Russian forces are set to reopen the drama theater they destroyed, where 600 people were killed in the March 16, 2022 bombing.
Mariupol City Council reported the theater, now restored, will host Russian performances.
The site, marked by the word "Children," was a refuge for families during the attack.
The council criticized occupiers for concealing evidence of their war crimes by fencing off the area and removing bodies.