The authorities of Mariupol accused the Russian army today that violated the ceasefire in the steel industry Azofstal opening fire on a car that was on its way to removes civilians from the vast complex of the steel industry, killing one Ukrainian fighter and injuring six others.
THE Russia did not respond immediately to the announcement of the city council. Moscow denies harming civilians and has proposed a truce to evacuate civilians who have taken refuge at the Azofstal plant Ukrainian fighters.
“During the ceasefire in the area of ​​the Azofstal factory, a car was hit by Russians who used an anti-tank guided weapon. “The car was heading to the place where the civilians were to remove them from the factory,” the Mariupol municipal council said in a statement.
“As a result of the bombing, one fighter was killed and six were injured. The enemy continues to violates all agreementsand refuses to apply security guarantees for the evacuation of civilians. “
Reuters could not confirm what the Mariupol city council announced.
Russian forces have occupied Mariupol, leaving the last defenders of the city and dozens of civilians fortified at the Azofstal factory.
The United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross have assisted in the evacuation of some civilians, and Ukraine has announced that a new evacuation effort is under way.
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