More than 300 civilians were evacuated from Mariupol on Wednesday, President Zelenskyy has said.
In an online posting, the military said the corridors would be open from 8am to 6pm local time.
It comes as Ukrainian officials say Russian forces have launched an all-out assault on the steelworks in the city.In a Telegram video message, Azov commander Denis Prokopenko said: "I am proud of my soldiers who are making superhuman efforts to contain the pressure of the enemy... the situation is extremely difficult."Meanwhile, the UK Government has announced it will be providing £45 million in funding to help the most vulnerable in Ukraine and at its borders.
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