The mayor of Mariupol, a key point in eastern Ukraine, said in an interview with NHK that more than 100,000 citizens are still left behind. I asked for.
Mayor Boychenko said in an online interview with NHK on the 16th, "About 90% of Mariupol's is occupied by Russian troops, and more than 100,000 citizens are still left behind. Russia has fled to the suburbs of the city. We are trying to bring them back to the city by offering housing to them. "
Regarding the situation in the city, he said, "The bodies buried in the garden etc. are rotten, and there is a risk that infectious diseases will spread and tap water will be contaminated." Citizens are at risk of life.
After that, he said, "It is necessary to set up an evacuation route to free Mariupol's citizens from this hell and save their lives. I would like to call on countries around the world to cooperate in the ceasefire." We sought cooperation from the international community to promote evacuation.
Regarding the Azovstal ironworks, he said that the citizens may have been left behind. It burned and spread. It seems that modern weapons were used. "
On the other hand, it has not been confirmed whether the referendum, which Russia is planning to incorporate Mariupol, was actually held.