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Azov denies its servicemen surrendered under white flags

Information has surfaced on social media that the Azov soldiers allegedly came out with white flags in the direction of russian troops.

Azov denies its servicemen surrendered under white flags
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Azov fighters denied the fake about their alleged “capitulation” with the white flag.

This is stated in the message of the Azov Regiment on Telegram.

«White flags are used by both groups to implement the plan to evacuate civilians. This time as well: both groups used the following flags to evacuate citizens from the territory of the Azovstal plant. We would like to note that this procedure is being held for the fourth time», Azov said.

The evacuation of civilians from Mariupol proceeds. On May 5, almost 500 civilians were evacuated from the city and Azovstal via the humanitarian corridor. On May 4, 344 people were evacuated.

Yesterday 373 people were taken out of Mariupol.

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