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Cabinet approves bill on mandatory evacuation of children

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved two bills giving greater powers to authorities when it comes to mandatory evacuation of civilian population, Ukraine’s Internal Ministry announced on Dec. 20.

21 December 2024, 01:09 AM

One killed, three injured, 100 evacuated in Russian drone strike on Ternopil

One person was killed and three others were injured in an overnight Russian drone strike on an apartment building in the administrative center of Ternopil in western Ukraine, the State Emergencies Service (SES) reported on Telegram on Dec. 2, posting photos of the aftermath.

2 December 2024, 08:10 AM

Ukrainian soldiers saves 15 cats from harsh conditions on Zmiinyi Island — photos

Fighters from the Tymur Special Unit of Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate evacuated 15 cats from Zmiinyi Island, the agency reported on Nov. 26.

26 November 2024, 03:16 PM

Russians drop FAB-500 on residential area in occupied Luhansk city

Russian forces dropped an FAB-500 aerial bomb on residential buildings in the occupied city of Almazna, Luhansk Oblast, according to Russian outlet Astra on Nov. 12.

12 November 2024, 11:09 AM

Pokrovsk to be fully blockaded for defense purposes, governor says

The city of Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast will be fully blockaded for entry and exit to enhance defense measures, the head of the city's military administration, Serhiy Dobriak, announced on national television on Oct. 30.

30 October 2024, 07:15 PM

Russian shelling hinders evacuation in Kharkiv Oblast

Civilian evacuation from around Kupiansk, Kharkiv Oblast, is becoming increasingly challenging as Russian forces target crossings over the Oskil River, Kharkiv regional governor Oleh Synehubov said on Oct. 23.

23 October 2024, 10:48 PM

Feodosia oil depot ablaze for fourth day in row after Ukrainian strike

The fire at largest oil depot in Crimea has been raging for the fourth day in Feodosia following a Ukrainian Defense Forces attack on Oct. 7, Krym.Realii reported on Oct. 10.

10 October 2024, 02:44 PM

Ukraine's military intelligence shares stories of people evacuated from Lebanon earlier

Ukraine successfully evacuated 28 citizens from Lebanon on Oct. 9, 2024, during the fourth phase of a joint operation by the Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.

10 October 2024, 10:55 AM

Pokrovsk residents urged to evacuate with 80% of infrastructure damaged

Russian forces continue to destroy residential buildings and critical infrastructure in Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast, and local residents who remain in the city are urged to evacuate as soon as possible said Serhiy Dobryak, head of Pokrovsk's military administration on national TV on Oct. 4.

4 October 2024, 05:25 PM

HUR evacuates 179 Ukrainians and foreigners from Lebanon - photos

Ukraine evacuated 134 of its citizens, including 22 children, and 45 people of other nationalities from Lebanon, the Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) reported on Telegram on Oct. 2 following the successful joint operation with the Foreign Ministry.

2 October 2024, 10:17 AM

Evacuation efforts ongoing in Donetsk region as front-line threat looms

Selydove, Kurakhove, and Hirnyk are effectively on the front line, with Ukrainian soldiers expelling occupying forces from some streets in Selydove just yesterday. However, the occupiers have managed to establish a presence in nearby mines and fields.

20 September 2024, 02:15 PM

Forest fire triggers partial evacuation in Andriivka, Kharkiv Oblast

In the Izyum district of Kharkiv Oblast, a partial evacuation of residents from three streets in Andriivka was announced due to a forest fire, regional governor Oleh Synehubov said on Sept. 18.

18 September 2024, 06:59 PM

Russia orders mandatory evacuation in two Kursk districts amid security concern

A mandatory evacuation for two districts was announced by Kursk Oblast Governor Oleksiy Smirnov on Sept. 16.

16 September 2024, 06:57 PM

Kharkiv to evacuate 269 children from 29 settlements due to war

The Kharkiv Defense Council ordered the forced evacuation of 269 children from 29 Kupyansk district settlements, according to regional governor Oleh Synehubov on Sept. 12.

12 September 2024, 02:48 PM

Russian attack destroys overpass, disrupts water supply in Pokrovsk, governor urges evacuation

An overpass and a filtration station in Pokrovsk in Ukraine's Donetsk Oblast have been destroyed in a Russian attack, leaving the frontline city without running water, regional governor Vadym Filashkin reported on Telegram on Sept. 12.

12 September 2024, 11:31 AM

Russia not allowing its citizens to evacuate from combat zone in Kursk Oblast – Ukrainian Armed Forces

Russia is not providing an evacuation corridor for its citizens who want to leave the combat zone in Kursk Oblast, Vadym Mysnyk, spokesperson for the Siversk operational-tactical group of troops, said on the national television.

1 September 2024, 04:30 PM

‘The situation is very difficult’: Banks in Pokrovsk to cease operations next week

As of Aug. 28, 38,000 residents remain in Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast, including 1,900 children. Starting next week, bank branches in the city will cease operations, leaving only ATMs available, Vadym Filashkin, Donetsk regional governor, reported.

28 August 2024, 06:39 PM

Drone attack sparks fire near ammunition depot in Russia’s Voronezh Oblast, prompting evacuation

A drone attacked a Russian army ammunition depot in Voronezh Oblast, causing a fire, regional governor Alexander Gusev wrote on Telegram early on Aug. 28.

28 August 2024, 07:43 AM

Days left to evacuate Myrnohrad, official warns

Residents of Myrnohrad, Donetsk Oblast, have just several days to leave the city before it’s directly threatened by advancing Russian troops, Acting Head of the Myrnohrad Military Administration Yuriy Tretyak told RFE/RL on Aug. 19.

20 August 2024, 12:32 AM

Pokrovsk residents face evacuation deadline as Russian military advances in Donetsk

Residents of Pokrovsk, located in Ukraine's Donetsk region, have just one to two weeks to evacuate, given the pace of the Russian army's advance, local governor Serhiy Dobryak said on Aug. 19.

19 August 2024, 12:46 PM

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