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The first group of civilians evacuated from Mariupol’s besieged Azovstal steel plant—a symbol of Ukrainian resistance—have arrived safely in Zaporizhzhia, marking a small but critical victory in the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
Survivors Speak Out
A CGTN Stringer in Ukraine interviewed a young girl and her grandmother at a shelter in Zaporizhzhia. The pair described fleeing the plant under ‘constant shelling and fire’, with the grandmother recalling, ‘We had no light, no water. Just hope.’
Beyond the Steel Walls
The evacuation, coordinated with international organizations, highlights the dire conditions faced by civilians trapped in Mariupol—once a bustling port city, now a war-torn battleground. Over 100 civilians are believed to remain in the plant’s underground tunnels.
As global leaders push for ceasefires and aid corridors, stories like these remind the world of the human cost of conflict. Stay tuned for updates.
