Zelensky commented on the evacuation of the military from Azovstal

Difficult day. But this day, like all the others, is aimed at protecting our country and our people. Thanks to the actions of the Ukrainian military - the Armed Forces of Ukraine, intelligence, as well as the negotiating group, the International Committee of the Red Cross and the UN, we hope that we will be able to save the lives of our guys. I want to emphasize that Ukraine needs Ukrainian heroes alive. This is our principle. I think that every adequate person will understand these words,” the president said.

As Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine Anna Malyar said, 53 seriously wounded Ukrainian soldiers were taken out of the territory of Azovstal. They were sent to a hospital in Novoazovsk.

Another 211 people were taken to Olenevka through the humanitarian corridor. For further return home, an exchange procedure will be carried out.