Ukraine says mission at Mariupol steel mill is complete

The declaration came after more than 260 fighters, including some badly wounded, were evacuated and taken to areas under Russia’s control.

Ukrainian officials say the regiment that doggedly defended a steel mill in the port city of Mariupol has completed its mission (Bernat Armangue/AP)

By Oleksandr Stashevskyi and Ciaran McQuillan, Associated Press

Ukrainian officials say the regiment that doggedly defended a steel mill in the port city of Mariupol has completed its mission.