Ukraine: “Russians opened fire on a vehicle heading to Azovstal to evacuate civilians”

Its principles Mariupol accused the Russian army today of violating the ceasefire in the steel industry Azovstal opening fire on a car parked on the road to drive away civilians from the factory, resulting in the death of a Ukrainian fighter and the wounding of six others.

«During the ceasefire in the area of ​​the Azovstal plant a car was hit by Russians who used an anti-tank guided weapon. The car was heading to where the civilians were to remove them from the factory“, States the city council in its announcement.

«As a result of the bombing, one fighter was killed and six were injured. The enemy continues to violate all agreements and refuses to apply security guarantees to evacuate civilians.“, Added the local authority.

Reuters not was able to confirm what was announced by the municipal council of Mariupol.

It is recalled that Russian forces have occupied Mariupol, leaving its last defenders, as well as dozens of civilians, fortified in the aforementioned factory. Moscow denies allegations of targeting civilians and has proposed a ceasefire with the aim of removing citizens.

The United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross Cross have helped evacuate some civilians and earlier announced a new evacuation effort is underway.

From left, Serhii Tsybulchenko, Ihor Trotsak, Tetyana Trotsak and Elina Tsybulchenko, who fled from the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol, Ukraine, arrive by bus to a reception center for displaced people in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, Tuesday, May 3, 2022From left, Serhii Tsybulchenko, Ihor Trotsak, Tetyana Trotsak and Elina Tsybulchenko, who fled from the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol, Ukraine, arrive by bus to a reception center for displaced people in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, Tuesday, May 3, 2022From left, Serhii Tsybulchenko, Ihor Trotsak, Tetyana Trotsak and Elina Tsybulchenko, who fled from the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol, Ukraine, arrive by bus to a reception center for displaced people in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Russian media: Three buses evacuated civilians

On Friday afternoon, indeed, three buses carrying citizens departed from the Azovstal steel plant, at least in accordance with the Russian envoy RIA agency in the area.

The third of the buses carried 23 citizens. Before that, still 25 civilians – including children – were transported by two buses from the steel industry to a reception center in the city Bezimenewhich is under the control of Russian forces.

It is not clear, at this time, whether these movements were coordinated by the UN or the Red Cross.

Source: News Beast

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