Ukraine says mission at Mariupol steel mill is complete

Ukrainian officials say the regiment that doggedly defended a steel mill in the port city of Mariupol has completed its mission (Bernat Armangue/AP)

Ukrainian officials say the regiment that doggedly defended a steel mill in the port city of Mariupol has completed its mission.

The declaration came on Monday after more than 260 fighters, including some badly wounded, were evacuated and taken to areas under Russia’s control.