MOSCOW, March 14. /TASS/. Practically all of the Ukrainian neo-Nazis’ defenses on the outskirts of Mariupol and their manpower in residential areas there have been obliterated, chief of Russia’s National Defense Command Center Mikhail Mizintsev revealed on Monday.

"Today, as a result of effective operations the forces of the Donetsk People’s Republic with support from Russia’s army carried out surgical strikes to eliminate practically all fire emplacements the neo-Nazis had created in Mariupol’s suburbs. Special task forces have eliminated the neo-Nazis’ main forces entrenched in the city’s perimeter residential areas," he said.

The successful operation to unblock the city has allowed for opening humanitarian corridors starting from 15:00 and beginning the mass evacuation of civilians who have for a long time been kept hostage by the neo-Nazis.

Truck convoys with humanitarian supplies have been promptly dispatched to the city. The first one has already brought to Mariupol 450 tonnes of medicines, essentials and food supplies, including baby food.

Mizintsev said four convoys - 200 busses all in all - have been formed for the evacuation of harmed and destitute city residents. Fifty busses are in Mariupol already. The others are on the way.

All harmed residents of Mariupol and those who wish to be evacuated will be taken to temporary accommodation centers equipped with all conveniences. The evacuees will be provided with essentials, children will be promptly distributed among pre-school childcare centers and schools, and university students, among institutions of higher learning. Each resident of Mariupol who has experienced neo-Nazis’ horrors and humiliation will enjoy professional medical and psychological assistance.