The International Red Cross convoy, which was supposed to evacuate residents of Mariupol, had to return before the city. The situation makes it impossible to continue with the relief effort, it said in a statement.
Ceasefire repeatedly violated
In recent days, planned ceasefires for the evacuation of civilians along certain roads have repeatedly failed. The humanitarian situation in the city is getting worse every day, water, food and heated rooms are hardly available.
So far, the Mariupol bombing has caused at least $10 billion in damage to the port city’s infrastructure, according to city officials.
“Every crime, every murder and every act of destruction committed by the aggressor must be documented and forwarded to the International Court of Justice,” demanded Mayor Vadym Boichenko, according to the municipal administration.