The city hall was taken Wednesday morning by pro-government forces, local media reported. The barricades were being dismantled by workers, as a crowd of some 50 people gathered nearby shouting “traitors” at them, 0609 news website reported.

People living near the city hall said they didn‘t hear any gunshots, indicating that the change of control did not involve any gunfight, but sporadic shooting was heard in Mariupol overnight.