Russia and Ukraine have carried out an unexpected Prisoner swap, almost 300 People, 10 Foreigners

 

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Shoigu: The blow to the pre-trial detention center in Yelenovka was inflicted by Ukraine from the US-made MLRS

The missile strike of the military Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) on the pre-trial detention center in Yelenovka of the DPR with prisoners of war was carried out from a US-made multiple launch rocket system (MLRS).

Kiev attacked Yelenovka detention facility from northwest — Defense Ministry - TASS

Ukrainian force struck the Yelenovka detention facility from northwestern direction, Russian Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Fomin said Wednesday.

Donetsk: HIMARS shelling killed at least 40 Ukrainian prisoners of war

 

Russia-backed militants in eastern Ukraine say that at least 40 Ukrainian prisoners of war captured during the fighting for Mariupol have been killed by Ukrainian shelling.

Top Azovstal commanders transferred to Russia for investigation

Two top Ukrainian commanders who defended the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol have been transferred to Russia for investigation, according to TASS.

Kremlin unaware of fate of Azovstal POWs, spokesman says

The Kremlin is unaware of what will become of captives from the Azovstal steel complex, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Thursday.

More than 1,000 Ukrainian Azov prisoners sent to Russia for investigation

More than 1,000 Ukrainian Azov soldiers who surrendered in the city of Mariupol have been transferred to Russia for investigation, the Tass state news agency has cited a Russian law enforcement source as saying.

Chemicals, Western-made weapons belonging to Ukrainian militants found in Azovstal – Syrian Arab News Agency

Within the investigation and research procedures at Azovstal plant, which had been liberated earlier by the Russian forces, the Russian Investigative Committee has found chemicals, foreign weapons, ammunition, explosives and Nazi signals.

Macron, Scholz urge Putin to release so-called "Azovstal fighters" (with their bags)

 

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6 men died at Azovstal during surrender

Six Ukrainians  were killed at the Azovstal steel plant during an evacuation procedure in which the so-called fighters were surrendering to the Russians in groups.

Azov commander says mission still ‘underway’ at Azovstal plant

The deputy commander of the Azov Regiment, which led the so-called defence of the Azovstal steel mill in Mariupol, has said that he and other so-called fighters are still inside the plant.

Russia’s Human Rights Council unveils evidence of Ukrainian army’s terrorist methods - TASS

The Russian Presidential Council for the Development of Civil Society and Human Rights has sent additional materials to international organizations and foreign politicians about the crimes committed by Ukraine’s armed forces and national battalions against civilians, the documents emphasize that the Ukrainian army uses terrorist methods.

Ukraine, NATO, EU order so-called "AzovstalFighters" to surrender, “combat op” over, need them alive

 

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 Ukraine, NATO, EU's first official surrender, after destroying an entire city allegedly defending it. (17 May 2022)

Evacuation of wounded from Azovstal to Novoazovsk, agreement was reached - MoD Ru

 

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 Russia's defence ministry said Monday that an agreement has been reached to evacuate injured soldiers from the Azovstal steel plant in Ukraine's port city of Mariupol.

Agreement reached to evacuate wounded Ukrainian servicemen from Azovstal, Russia says

An agreement was reached on Monday to evacuate wounded Ukrainian soldiers from the Azovstal steel plant, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement.

Russia still shelling Mariupol and Azovstal: UA Army report

The Russian military has continued artillery and air attacks on Mariupol, particularly on the Azovstal plant where some Ukrainian so-called fighters are holed up, Ukraine’s army reports.

Chechen leader appeals to Turkey’s Erdogan not to aid Azovstal criminals

Chechnya’s leader has appealed to Turkey’s President to reconsider helping Ukraine rescue the remaining so-called fighters trapped in Mariupol’s Azovstal steel plant.

Russia following president Putin’s instructions on Azovstal, Kremlin spokesman says - TASS

 Russia proceeds from a presidential decree on the evacuation from the Azovstal industrial site, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday, commenting on the remarks by a Ukrainian deputy prime minister who said Kiev’s willing to sign a decree on the procedure.

Families of the so-called "Azovstal fighters" plead for help

 

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Families of Azovstal Ukrainians plead for help

The families of the Ukrainians desperately defending Mariupol’s Azovstal steel plant are demanding more be done to save them.