Nearly 1,000 fighters leave Azovstal steel plant, according to Russia
Published Date: 5/18/2022
Source: CNN
Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Maj. Gen. Igor Konashenkov said that a total of 959 Ukrainian soldiers, including 80 wounded, had laid down their arms and surrendered since May 16. He reaffirmed that 51 wounded were sent to the hospital at Novoazovsk, which is in the self-declared region of the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR). CNN is unable to confirm the Russian tally. #CNN #News