Ukraine war: Thousands evacuated from Sumy arrive safely as Russia offers new ceasefire

Ukrainians cross an improvised path under a destroyed bridge while fleeing Irpin, in the outskirts of Kyiv
Ukrainians cross an improvised path under a destroyed bridge while fleeing Irpin, in the outskirts of Kyiv Copyright AP Photo/Felipe Dana
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By Alasdair SandfordEuronews with AP, AFP
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Thousands have been safely evacuated from Sumy under new ceasefire arrangements, but Ukraine claims Russia has attacked the planned evacuation route from Mariupol.

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Thousands evacuated from the northeastern town of Sumy have arrived to safety under new ceasefire arrangements, allowing for the evacuation of besieged areas.

However, Ukraine has accused Russia of violating the plan near Mariupol by shelling the planned route.

The Russian army has offered a new ceasefire on Wednesday morning to allow for further evacuations along the "humanitarian corridors".

Meanwhile, the UN says two million refugees have now fled Ukraine since Russia's invasion.

Follow our live updates below for the latest on the Ukraine war:

Additional sources • Reuters

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