Marioupolis surrounded by Russians, Mayor: Evacuation has begun, we have no choice but to leave.

Marioupoli Mayor Vadym Boichenko has issued a brief statement this morning after it was confirmed that a humanitarian corridor will be created in the city by 11:00 local time, says Sky NeWs, broadcast Periscopi.

Russia has agreed to honour a ceasefire between 9am and 4pm in the key port city, which has faced ruthless attacks<x0 for days.

Dear, dear Maraupolis residents, from today the evacuation of the civilian population in the city begins. This is not an easy decision, but as I have always said, Maritupolis is not a street or a house. Marioupol are its residents, it's you and me. Our main task has always been and remains human protection. He said.

Under conditions where our homeland is constantly under the relentless fire of invaders, there is no other choice but to defeat the inhabitants, so you and me, to leave Marioupolis safely. EP RISCOP/