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Ukrainian civilians describe a desperate effort to escape bombed Mariupol

ZAPORIZHE, Ukraine – Civilians trapped for weeks amid the ruins of Mariupol and other Russian-occupied cities flocked to Ukrainian-controlled territory after sometimes long and traumatic journeys as Russia continued its offensive in eastern Ukraine. and renewed pressure began to take over Azovstal’s steel production in the strategic port city.

A group of civilians from Mariupol, including about 150 who were trapped at the Azovstal plant, were to arrive by bus at a processing center in Zaporozhye, a Ukrainian city in the southeast, on Tuesday after a two-day trip through Russian-held territory. Others traveling in private cars have already reached safety.