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. 📲
