Russia is ‘trying to destroy’ its remaining soldiers holed up in Mariupol’s steel plant, Ukrainian army says.
Ukrainian army says “bloody battles” are ongoing as Russia tries to destroy the last defence at Azovstal steel plant after breaking into the giant factory.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls for a prolonged truce to rescue the approximately 200 civilians and fighters sheltering in the bunkers of the Azovstal steel plant.
Russia claims its forces will halt hostilities at Azovstal and open a humanitarian corridor for three days.
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