Mariupol, a strategic port city in southeastern Ukraine, was heavily bombarded and besieged by Russian forces starting in early March 2022. The city suffered extensive destruction, with significant civilian casualties and widespread damage to residential areas, infrastructure, and cultural landmarks. The siege led to a severe humanitarian crisis, with residents facing shortages of food, water, and medical supplies. By May 2022, Russian forces had taken control of the city, leaving behind a scene of devastation and a dire need for humanitarian aid and reconstruction.