The Russian invaders are striking with super-heavy bombs the Azovstal metallurgical plant (Mariupol, Donetsk region), where more than 1,000 civilians are hiding in underground shelters.
The press service of the Mariupol City Council has said this in a statement on Telegram, Ukrainian News Agency reports.
“Predominantly, these are women with children and the elderly," the message says.
As Ukrainian News Agency earlier reported, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for the Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories Iryna Vereshchuk demands that the Russian leadership open a humanitarian corridor from Mariupol for civilians in connection with the aggravation of the situation in the city.
Who we are: About us, Contacts. How we write news and our principles: Editorial code. We did our best. If you found this valuable – please support us.
To request a correction, please send an email.