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Russians are “creating obstacles” in evacuation process, says Mariupol mayor

The status of civilian evacuations from the besieged Ukrainian city of Mariupol remains unclear. The city’s mayor has stated that the process is “extremely tough” and reliant on Russian cooperation. “We were able to extract over 100 people from bomb shelters, who are now their route to Ukraine-controlled area. We’re hoping that Russian troops will … Read more

Possible breakthrough in Mariupol evacuation

In the beleaguered city of Mariupol, there are signs of a possible breakthrough in securing at least one evacuation route. Mariupol city council stated, “There is hope for the evacuation of Mariupol inhabitants to territory held by Ukraine.” Although the council is still waiting for confirmation, the post states that the evacuation from Port City, … Read more

UN calls for ‘stop’ in fighting to allow Mariupol evacuation

Mariupol

Amin Awad, the UN’s Ukraine crisis coordinator, called for a “immediate stop” to combat in Mariupol on Sunday to allow residents trapped in the damaged city to be evacuated “today.” “The lives of tens of thousands, including women, children and older people, are at stake in Mariupol,” Awad said in a statement. “We need a pause … Read more

Mariupol evacuation ‘thwarted’ by Russian forces: city official

Mariupol

A tried Ukrainian evacuation of civilians from the shattered town of Mariupol, in which many stayed trapped, became “thwarted” through Russian forces on Saturday, a town reputable stated. “The evacuation changed into thwarted,” Mariupol metropolis official Petro Andryushchenko said on Telegram, including that round 2 hundred citizens had accrued on the evacuation meeting factor announced … Read more