Russia’s Defense Ministry announced on Saturday night that the convoys carrying humanitarian aid failed to reach the besieged Mariupol either last Friday or today, and blamed the International Committee of the Red Cross.
As it transmits Reuters, citing the Russian RIA, a Russian official said that due to the actions of the Red Cross, the phalanxes “started too late” and could not reach Mariupol in time …
Mariupol, which has been under siege since the early days of the Russian invasion on February 24, has been Moscow’s main target in Ukraine’s southeastern Donbas region. Tens of thousands are trapped there with minimal access to food, electricity and water.
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) sent a team yesterday to lead a procession of about 54 Ukrainian buses and other private vehicles to leave the city, but returned, saying conditions made it impossible to continue.
#Irpin, #Ukrainewhere our @ICRC_ua team treated the wounded & sick and delivered some food.
Shocking devastation that raises serious concerns on the lack of respect of the rules of war #IHL.
Warring sides must respect the principles of distinction, precaution & proportionality. pic.twitter.com/ngBttwuUOh– Robert Mardini (@RMardiniICRC) April 2, 2022
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