Kremlin denies attack on Azovstal plant in Mariupol, Ukraine

The Kremlin on Wednesday dismissed reports that Russian troops launched an attack on the Azovstal plant in Mariupol, stressing that it had no intention of storming it after Ukraine accused Moscow of attacking an industrial zone where Kyiv forces had taken refuge. Commander-in-Chief (Vladimir Putin) to call off any invasion,” stressing that Moscow forces are surrounding the site but are only intervening to “quickly prevent attempts” by Ukrainian fighters to return to “firing positions.”