The Russian Ministry of Defense has informed the defensive Ukrainian troops to disarm and surrender the town over eastern Mariupol, where fierce urban warfare continues in Ukraine, where Russia's military invasion continues.
In response, Ukrainian media reported that the Deputy Prime Minister refused to notify, and there are concerns that the Russian army's offensive will intensify and the number of victims will continue to increase.
In Mariupol, a key point in eastern Ukraine, fierce urban warfare continued between the Russian army that surrounded the town and the Ukrainian army that was defending, so far more than 80% of houses have been attacked, and women and children have been evacuated. A serious humanitarian crisis continues, with the bombing of the theaters and schools.
As the Russian offensive intensified, the Russian Defense Ministry issued a statement on the night of the 20th, saying that "all Ukrainian troops should put down their weapons and demand that they withdraw from Mariupol", telling them to stop resistance and surrender the town. ..
"Ukrainian soldiers and soldiers like foreigners can safely escape using the agreed evacuation route with weapons and ammunition. Life is guaranteed," the statement said. We asked the Ukrainian side to respond in writing by 11:00 am on Sunday.
In response, Ukrainian media reported that Deputy Prime Minister Beresichk refused to notify, saying that "it is impossible to disarm and surrender."
Mariupol's agreement has been reached between the two governments to establish an evacuation route called the "humanitarian corridor," but the Ukrainian side has been hindering the evacuation of civilians as Russian troops continue to attack after the agreement. I have complained.
Deputy Prime Minister Bereshchuk also accused the Russian army of attacking the agreed evacuation route. The Russian side is lying, even in a video message posted after 5 am on the 21st of Japan time. ..
With the Ukrainian side completely rejecting the withdrawal notice issued by the Russian Ministry of Defense, there are concerns that the Russian army's offensive will intensify and the number of victims will continue to increase.