Russians are building echeloned defense around occupied Mariupol, - Andriushchenko. PHOTOS

Russian troops continue to build an echelon defense around Mariupol. The invaders are building wooden fortifications instead of "dragon’s teeth".

This was announced by Petro Andriushchenko, adviser to the mayor of Mariupol, Censor.NET informs.

"The occupiers continue to dig in and build an echelon defense around Mariupol. Now - wood for building dugouts," the message reads.

The mayor's adviser noted that on April 26, the movement of Russian trucks in the direction of Mangush District and Berdiansk was recorded for the first time.

"They are loaded with wood for the construction of fortifications. The number of fortifications is increasing in all directions," Andriushchenko added.