A bomb hit the Mariupol theater sheltering over 1,000 refugees, but official reports stated there were no fatalities as the refugees were in bomb shelters.
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theater with the 1,000+ refugees, that got hit with a bomb, miraculously (according to official reports) had no fatalities
Approximately 6,500 cars evacuated from Mariupol in the two days prior to March 17, 2022
The humanitarian corridor operated without a ceasefire
Evacuees departed under gunshots, Grad MLRS attacks, and air raids
130 survivors saved so far from ruins
Rescue efforts continue
City authorities claimed they were unable to deliver humanitarian aid or evacuate civilians due to restrictions imposed by Russian forces.
130 people were rescued from the rubble of the drama theater in Mariupol.
The blockages are being dismantled and work to rescue people is underway.
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Source story: day-22-2022-03-17