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Mariupol civilians evacuated - Lilith7 - 02-05-2022
Two months in the dark can't have been much fun; they must be really pleased to be out finally especially those with children.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-61292951
[b]"Dozens of civilians have been evacuated from Mariupol to both Russia-controlled and Ukraine-controlled territory after weeks under siege.[/b]
Some have left the Azovstal steelworks, the last hold-out of Ukrainian troops in the strategically significant city.
Russia said dozens of civilians have arrived in a village it controls.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said a large group is also on its way to Zaporizhzhia, which Ukraine maintains control of.
The United Nations confirmed that a "safe passage operation" had begun to evacuate the citizens on Saturday, and that it was involved alongside the Red Cross."