Footage of civilians evacuated from Mariupol Azovstal plant

As a result of an operation initiated by Russian President Vladimir Putin to save civilians detained by Ukrainian nationalists at Azovstal plant in Mariupol, on April 30, 25 people from nearby houses and another 21 people from the plant's territory walked out.

All 46 people voluntarily decided to remain in the Donetsk People's Republic.

On May 1, another 80 civilians held by Ukrainian nationalists were rescued from the plant and provided with accommodation, food and medical care.

11 of them voluntarily decided to stay in the Donetsk People's Republic.

69 civilians decided to leave for Kiev-controlled territory and were handed over to representatives of the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross and are currently travelling in a convoy towards Zaporozhye city.

The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation are ensuring the safety of the humanitarian convoy with civilians evacuated from Azovstal plant to Kiev-controlled territory.