We need our heroes alive
Irish Daily Mirror|May 18, 2022
Zelensky hails soldiers as steel siege is ended
CHRIS HUGHES
We need our heroes alive

HUNDREDS of besieged Ukrainian soldiers have emerged from the Mariupol steelworks and handed themselves over to Russian forces.

Their evacuation into Russian custody triggered talks of prisoner swaps, though some top Russians opposed the idea.

Many of the Mariupol evacuees have horrific injuries and are being treated at medical facilities in Russian-held territory.

Just over 260 fighters held off Russian attacks for more than 80 days, hiding in tunnels. It is not clear whether any remain.

Ukraine’s military command said yesterday the mission to defend the plant was over. President Zelensky said: “Ukraine needs Ukrainian heroes alive.”

This story is from the May 18, 2022 edition of Irish Daily Mirror.

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