More than 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers surrender in Mariupol - Russia

Russia claims 1,026 Ukrainian soldiers have laid down their arms 

Russia claims 1,026 Ukrainian soldiers have laid down their arms in the besieged city of Mariupol.

Qazet.az reports that the southern port has been under attack for weeks and is believed to be close to falling into Russian hands.

The group, from 36th Marine Brigade, were said to have surrendered near the Ilyich Iron and Steel works.

Ukrainian defence ministry spokesperson Oleksandr Motuzyanyk has said he has no information as yet on the reports.