Four years after the fall of Mariupol, Ukraine’s Azov Brigade has initiated an offensive aimed at reclaiming the city from Russian control. The reformed unit explicitly states its goal is to avenge the city’s occupation and expel Russian forces. This marks a renewed focus on Mariupol by the Azov Brigade, a unit with a controversial history that previously defended the city during the initial stages of the conflict. The offensive signals a shift in Ukraine’s counteroffensive strategy, directly targeting a symbolically important location. Russian responses to the offensive have not yet been widely reported. The brigade’s actions are framed as retribution for the destruction and occupation of Mariupol. This development indicates an escalation of fighting in the region.