The zone of compulsory evacuation of children has been expanded in Donetsk region: list of settlements.

The regional commission for emergency situations of Donetsk region has expanded the zone of compulsory evacuation of families with children. This was reported by Hlukhiv referencing the head of the Donetsk regional military administration Vadim Filashkin. The start of forced evacuation of children with their parents or other legal representatives from the following settlements has been approved: - the villages of Krasnopodillya, Matyasheve, and Novohryshyne in Kryvorizhzhya community, - the city of Bilytske, - the settlements of Vodyane and Chernihivka, - the villages of Svitly and Shevchenko in Dobropillia community, - the villages of Kurtyvka, Kindrativka, and Osikove in Druzhkivka community, - the settlements of Novoselivka and the village of Shandryholove in Lyman community. There are about 500 children living in these settlements.

“Hostile shelling has increased, with children becoming victims. Therefore, we must strengthen efforts at all levels to protect them. The enemy continues strikes along the entire front line and against the rear communities, children are suffering and dying. I urge once again: evacuate while it is still possible! Protect your loved ones and do not put them in danger!” - emphasized Filashkin.

It should be noted that all children have been evacuated from the cities of Kostiantynivka and Pokrovsk in Donetsk region. This was reported by the head of the Donetsk regional military administration Vadim Filashkin during the telethon “Unified News”. Mandatory evacuation has been announced in the Krasnopil community of Sumy region from Osivka, Khmelivka, Veseloye, and Lozove.