The Ukrainian General Staff announced that military evacuations were made from Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol, located in the southeast of the country. In the statement, it was stated that the garrison in Mariupol has completed its designated combat mission and the supreme military command has ordered the commanders of the military units at the Azovstal Metallurgical Plant to save the lives of the personnel.
“53 INJURED SOLDIERS TAKED TO HOSPITAL”
In the statement that the operation continues to save the soldiers in the field of the factory, which was surrounded by Russian soldiers, the statement said, “The evacuation of 53 seriously injured soldiers started and they were taken to the hospital in Novoazovsk. The other 211 soldiers were evacuated to Olenevka to be transferred to the area under the control of the Ukrainian army through the exchange procedure.” expressions were used.
In the statement, it was stated that the efforts to save the remaining soldiers in Azovstal continue.
“UKRAINE NEEDS LIVE UKRAINIAN HEROES”
President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelenskiy made statements regarding the removal of soldiers in Azovstal in his address to the public via video.
Pointing out that it was another difficult day to protect his country and people, Zelenskiy expressed his hope that thanks to the Ukrainian army, intelligence, negotiation team, the United Nations and the International Red Cross Organization, the soldiers in Azovstal could save their lives.
Noting that the Ukrainian soldiers need work and time to return to their homes, Zelenskiy said, “I want to emphasize this: Ukraine needs live Ukrainian heroes. This is our principle. I think anyone who makes sense will understand these words.” he said. (AA)