ABC News Australia: Ukraine's soldiers leave Mariupol's Azovstal steelworks, declares end to longest battle in war with Russia
Troops holed up in the last Ukrainian stronghold in the besieged port of Mariupol have begun evacuating, appearing to cede control of the once prosperous city to Russia after months of bombardment.
Ukraine's military command said in the early hours on Tuesday that the mission to defend the Azovstal steel plant by "the heroes of our time" was over and it pledged to rescue servicemen still trapped inside.
"The 'Mariupol' garrison has fulfilled its combat mission," the general staff of Ukraine's armed forces said in a statement.
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Ukraine Soldiers Surrender In Mariupol (Update)
Ukraine says mission at Mariupol steel mill is complete -- AP
Ukrainian troops evacuate from Mariupol, ceding control to Russia -- Reuters
Ukraine declares 'combat mission' over in Mariupol amid evacuation -- CNN
Longest battle of war ends as Ukrainian troops evacuated from Azovstal steel mill in Mariupol -- Sydney Morning Herald
Hundreds of Ukrainian troops evacuated from Mariupol steelworks after 82-day assault -- The Guardian
Ukrainian troops evacuate from Mariupol, ceding control to Russia -- Jerusalem Post
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