Warning of new Russian offensive, Ukraine tries to evacuate civilians

By Natalia Zinets and Max Hunder (Reuters) -Ukraine was trying to evacuate as many trapped civilians as possible on Thursday, warning of a new offensive by Russian forces pounding cities in the east and south of the country. Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk announced agreement with Russia on opening 10 safe corridors, mostly in southern and eastern Ukraine, but said residents trying to leave the besieged city of Mariupol would have to use their own vehicles. Underlining the problems facing civilians, the head of the state railway company said three trains carrying evacuees had been block…

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