Russia-Ukraine war: Head of Sultan Suleiman mosque in Mariupol denies shelling reports
Published date: 12 March 2022 16:51 GMT
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Last update: 2 years 7 months ago
Ukraine’s foreign ministry claimed Russian forces shelled a mosque in Mariupol, sheltering at least 80 civilians, including Turkish citizens.
However, the head of the Sultan Suleiman Mosque Foundation said the bomb was dropped 700 metres away from the site.
However, the head of the Sultan Suleiman Mosque Foundation said the bomb was dropped 700 metres away from the site.
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