Officials reported that by March 26, ten humanitarian corridors had been agreed upon, a figure confirmed to reporters by Ukrainian authorities. The information was referenced in updates provided to the press and attributed to the office of the deputy prime minister. The aim behind these corridors remains clear: to create safe passage for civilians amid continuing hostilities, ensuring access to essential services and stable evacuation routes. The coordination involved multiple ministries and regional administrations, all working to align schedules, routes, and security guarantees so civilians can leave danger zones with as little risk as possible. [Attribution: Ukrainian government briefing, March 26, 2025]
In a separate briefing, officials indicated that a corridor designed to move people from Mariupol toward Zaporozhye had been opened and would be operated under the supervision of regional authorities and humanitarian partners. The plan calls for additional corridors to be established in the Kyiv region, the Luhansk region, Borodyanka, and other communities affected by the conflict, with a focus on maintaining safe, predictable flows for evacuees and ensuring aid deliveries reach those most in need. [Attribution: Ministry of Reintegration and regional administrations, March 2025]
Earlier statements noted that, as of March 19, ten civilian evacuation routes had been agreed upon. The discussions involved national and local leaders and humanitarian agencies working to solidify routes that can be fast-tracked when conditions permit. The overarching objective remains to reduce civilian exposure to danger by providing reliable exit paths and to accompany evacuations with life-saving aid and medical support where required. [Attribution: Government communique, March 19, 2025]
Officials also outlined plans for evacuations in the Luhansk region, including movements from the city of Kreminna to the port area, with further evacuations from Rubizhne, Popasna, Shchastya, and other locales in the Luhansk region toward safer hubs in the Donetsk region. The emphasis is on ensuring that evacuations are orderly, monitored, and accompanied by basic necessities such as food, water, and shelter options for those who must relocate. [Attribution: Regional briefing, March 2025]
Prior updates highlighted that, on March 18, more than 9,000 people were evacuated from Mariupol via humanitarian corridors, reflecting the tangible impact these routes can have on saving lives amid ongoing efforts to scale up safe passages. Stakeholders have stressed the importance of keeping corridors adaptable to changing frontline conditions while maintaining clear communications with residents and relief workers. [Attribution: Presidential press pool, March 18, 2025]