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Ukraine has accused Russia of disobeying a ceasefire in the southern Ukrainian city of Mariupol.
The shelling is still going on in that city.
"The Russians are still bombing us," Sergei Orlov, deputy mayor of Mariupol, told the BBC. They are still shelling us. '
‘There is no ceasefire in Mariupol, there is no ceasefire on the way to the refugees. Our civilians want to leave the city, but they can't escape the shelling
The evacuation of people from Mariupol has been suspended
Mariupol municipal authorities say evacuation of civilians from the city has been suspended.
They say a ceasefire has been declared but the Russian side is not abiding by it.
Residents have been told to disperse through the city, and seek safe haven.
Earlier, the deputy mayor told the BBC that Russian shelling was still going on in Mariupol.Fighting is still reported at the end of the road leading to the civilian population.
Ukraine demands destruction of Russian helicopter gunships
Ukraine's Defense Ministry claims to have shot down a Russian military helicopter. However, the Ministry of Defense did not provide details about where or when the incident took place. Russia also did not provide information on the matter.
Source: BBC