17 minutes agoRussia blocks humanitarian corridors, Ukrainians sent to Moscow
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(4 years ago)Marioupol officials accused Russia of taking thousands of locals across the border against their will last week. Pyotr Andryushenko, a port city official, said 4,000 to 4,500 residents had moved to Tangarog, a town in the Rostov region that borders on Ukraine's southeast corner. The official claimed that they were [...]
Pyotr Andryushenko, a port city official, said 4,000 to 4,500 residents had moved to Tangarog, a town in the Rostov region that borders on Ukraine's southeast corner. The official claimed they were taken without passports.
Russia has not directly addressed the claim, but its defence ministry on Friday claimed thousands of Ukrainians wanted to leave Russia and its government was helping them, reports the BBC.
Marioupol is currently the scene of intensive street battles between Russian and Ukrainian troops. The town has been repeatedly promoted over the past two weeks, and local officials estimate that 2,400 people have already died.
Communication with the city is difficult, since phone lines are off. Residents do not have electricity, gas, or running water and are struggling to supply food.
Ukraine says Russia has also stopped convoys of humanitarian aid entering the city.
