Operation to rescue defenders of Mariupol from Azovstal steelworks continues

VALENTINA ROMANENKO - TUESDAY, 17 MAY, 2022, 12:10 P.M.

The humanitarian operation to save the Ukrainian defenders of Mariupol continues.

Source: Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk

Quote: "Azovstal: the humanitarian operation continues.

In the interest of saving lives, 52 of our severely wounded servicemen were evacuated yesterday. After their condition stabilises, we will exchange them for Russian prisoners of war.

We are working on further stages of the humanitarian operation. God willing, everything will be fine."

Details: The press service of the National Guard released photos of some of the wounded soldiers who were taken out of Azovstal.