Russian Armed Forces issued an ultimatum demanding Ukrainian defenders at Azovstal surrender by 14:00 on April 20, 2022, offering a ceasefire starting at 13:30 and guarantees of safety.
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Russian Armed Forces demanded Ukrainian defenders at Azovstal lay down arms by 14:00 on April 20, 2022
Russia promised to declare a complete ceasefire at 13:30 and withdraw formations to a safe distance
Russia claimed Kyiv government is forbidding Azov Regiment and Marines from surrendering
Russia called civilians hiding at Azovstal a 'human shield' for nationalists
Several hundred civilians including children are sheltering in Azovstal steel plant bunkers
Civilians have been sheltering since before fighting escalated
Azovstal is a besieged stronghold of Ukrainian troops
Marine commander at Azovstal says troops are facing their last days or hours
Alexey Arestovych stated that the Russian army has four enemies: political leadership, operational command, roads, and 'idiots'.
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