Mariupol and Volnovakha have born the brunt of some of the most intense fighting in Ukraine over recent days, however, are preparing to open Humanitarian evacuation corridors, said Ukraine's presidential adviser, Mikhail Podolyak, APA reports.
He said the evacuees were divided into groups.
"The sides have temporarily suspended fire in the corridors," Podolyak said.
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Russia has declared a ceasefire in Ukraine as of 06:00 GMT in order to open humanitarian corridors for civilians, APA reports citing Sputnik.
"Today, on 5 March at 10 a.m. Moscow time, the Russian side declares a ceasefire and opens humanitarian corridors for the exit of civilians from Mariupol and Volnovakha", the Russian Defence Ministry told reporters on Saturday.
The ministry added that the humanitarian corridors and exit routes have been agreed upon with the Ukrainian side.