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Residents of Ukraine's Mariupol deny Russian claims occupied city returning to normal | BBC News
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4:24Now PlayingIt's been just over three years since Mariupol was taken by Russian forces after a brutal siege and indiscriminate bombardment – a key moment in the early months of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Thousands were killed, and the UN estimated 90% of residential buildings were damaged or destroyed.
In recent months, videos and reels from several pro-Russia influencers have been painting a picture of a glossy city where damaged structures have been repaired and where life has gone back to normal.
But the BBC has spoken to more than half a dozen people - some still living in Mariupol, others who escaped after spending time under occupation - to piece together a real picture of what life is like in the city.
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