The Latest Breaking News from Azovstal

VIDEO: War In Ukraine: Defending Troops Blast Hidden Russian Tanks In Field

More than 260 Ukrainian soldiers left the Azovstal metallurgical plant and were taken to Russian-controlled territory last night. 

Zenger · May 18, 2022

Russia says 900 Ukrainian troops sent to prison colony from Mariupol

Fate of soldiers leaving Azovstal site unclear and numbers not confirmed by Ukraine

The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2022

Top Ukrainian commanders not surrendered from Azovstal, pro-Russian rebel says

Top-ranking Ukrainian commanders have not yet surrendered from the labyrinth of bunkers and tunnels below the Azovstal steel works in Mariupol, the leader of the Russian-backed separatist region of Donetsk said on Wednesday.

Reuters · May 18, 2022

Russia says more Ukraine fighters surrender in Mariupol; U.S. reopens Kyiv embassy

Russia said on Wednesday nearly 700 more Ukrainian fighters had surrendered in Mariupol, while the United States became the latest Western country to reopen its Kyiv embassy after a three-month closure.

Reuters · May 18, 2022

Russia accused of 'conning' Azovstal fighters who may now face trial as 'Nazis'

Ukrainian fighters, holed up at the Azovstal steelworks, surrendered on the agreement of a prisoner exchange but now Russian MPs are calling for them to be tried as "Nazi war criminals"

Daily Mirror · May 18, 2022

The battle of Mariupol: How it played out and what it looked like

Hundreds of Ukrainian fighters have surrendered at Mariupol's Azovstal steelworks, bringing an end to the most devastating siege of Russia's war in Ukraine. Here's how the fight for Mariupol played out from the beginning.

ABC News · May 18, 2022

Azovstal fighters who surrendered will be treated in line with international norms - Kremlin

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday that Ukrainian fighters who surrendered at the Azovstal steel plant would be treated "in accordance with international standards", and that Russian President Vladimir Putin had guaranteed this.

Reuters · May 17, 2022

Hundreds of Ukrainians defending Azovstal plant surrender to uncertain fate

Hundreds of Ukrainian fighters surrendered to an uncertain fate on Tuesday after weeks holed up in the bunkers and tunnels below Mariupol's Azovstal steel works as the most devastating siege of Russia's war in Ukraine drew to a close.

Reuters · May 17, 2022

Ukraine troops evacuated from Azovstal steelworks as Russia takes control

Ukraine's military says it is working to evacuate all remaining troops from their last stronghold in the besieged port of Mariupol, ceding control of the city to Russia after months of bombardment.

Radio France Internationale · May 17, 2022

Ukrainian fighters evacuated from besieged Mariupol steel plant

Ukraine’s defence ministry says 264 fighters have left the Azovstal steel plant and been taken to areas held by Russian-backed rebels

Evening Standard · May 17, 2022