War in Ukraine: Did Ukrainian soldiers surrender to Russian forces in Mariupol?

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Mariupolmartyred city, is become a symbol of Ukrainian resistance. Until the end, the soldiers fight their last battles. In the morning of Wednesday, April 13, Moscow announced the surrender of a thousand Ukrainian fighters, supporting images.

On Wednesday, April 13, Russian state television broadcast footage showing Ukrainian soldiers surrendering to pro-Russian forces in Mariupol (Ukraine). They advance with their hands in the air, or supported and carried on a stretcher for the wounded. In recent hours, the Russian army and its separatists have surrounded the last resistant part of the city. “In the area of ​​the metallurgical plant, following the successful offensive of the Russian armed forces and separatists, 1,026 Ukrainian servicemen voluntarily laid down their arms”says the spokesman of the Russian Ministry of Defense.

Eastern Mariupolabout to fall? The mayor of the city refutes the Russian claims. The fighting is still raging. The communication war continues. “The situation remains very tight, but Mariupol is still Ukrainian. Our fighters continue to defend us with incredible courage.”said Vadym Boychenkothe mayor of Mariupol. Ukrainian authorities estimate that 20,000 to 22,000 civilians have died in the city since the start of theoffensive.


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