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ODESSA – The last shred of free Ukraine has been snatched away from Mariupol. The belly of the huge Azovstal steel mill, which has been a refuge and fort for Kiev soldiers since 21 April, has been emptied. “With the surrender of another 531 defenders, the facility is totally under the control of our armed forces,” announced the Moscow government. Defense Minister Serghei Shoigu in the evening personally communicated to President Putin the “end of the operation” and the complete liberation of the foundry.