Even a fly can't get in or out

MOSCOW, April 21. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday called off an operation to storm the Azovstal steel plant in the city of Mariuol, where over 2,000 Ukrainian militants remain entrenched, according to the Russian military. At a meeting with Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu, the head of state demanded that the plant be blocked so that "even a fly can’t get in or out," and another offer to surrender be made to those holed up at the facility. TASS has put together vital information on decisions made by the commander-in-chief.

...

He ordered that Azovstal be blocked "so that even a fly can’t get in or out" and everyone be offered to lay down their arms. "Russia guarantees their lives and appropriate treatment under the relevant international laws. All those wounded will be provided with quality medical care," the president emphasized.

https://tass.com/politics/1441041