Nearly 800 Mariupol fighters surrendered in 24 hours, Russia says

Nearly 800 Mariupol fighters surrendered in 24 hours, Russia says

Nearly 800 fighters in the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol have surrendered over the last day, according to the Russian defence ministry.

In a statement, it said:

• 771 fighters have surrendered in the last 24 hours
• 1,730 have laid down arms since 16 May
• 80 of the surrendering fighters surrendered were wounded 

Qazet.az can not verify the claims.