Ukraine Holding 1000 Civilians Hostage In Azovstal?

Ukraine claims the Avov guys are holed up with 1000 human shields in Azovstal... Looks like the state is going to let them die, even if only to get a breif boost in the western press. Positively demonic. Human sacrifice, plain and simple. There is no hope for them other than surrender.

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/least-1000-civilians-hiding-under-ukrainian-stronghold-steel-plant-mariupol-city-2022-04-18/