Besieged city of Mariupol halts evacuations, as officials accuse Russia of shelling during cease-fire
In Mariupol, residents of the southern coastal city have experienced what Boichenko described as “merciless bombardment” in recent days.Britain’s Defense Ministry noted Saturday that Mariupol is one of four Ukrainian cities that are “The mayor said this week that he and other civilians were “already shouting at all levels” for military assistance and an evacuation route.
The cease-fire, which was scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., would allow people to exit along a route stretching northwest from the coastal city, the council said in a Telegram post. Residents were prepared to leave in buses or private transport but could not deviate from the agreed route, and the evacuation would take place in stages over days “so that everyone can leave,” the message said.“Take people with you. Fill the vehicles as much as possible,” local officials told drivers on Telegram.
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