Ukrainian authorities have ordered the urgent evacuation of families with children from the eastern city of Pokrovsk, citing the rapid advance of Russian forces. The order comes as Russian troops push towards the city, aiming to capture it and disrupt Ukraine’s defenses in the Donetsk region.
While Ukrainian forces have made significant territorial gains in Russia’s border regions of Kursk and Belgorod, the war in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk province remains intense. Russia has claimed control of the village of Sergiivka, strategically located near the Ukrainian-held logistics hub of Pokrovsk, potentially giving them a foothold in the region. The situation in Pokrovsk is dire, with the military administration ordering evacuations as Russian forces close in.
Amid ongoing Russian offensives in eastern Ukraine, Ukrainian authorities have ordered the mandatory evacuation of children and their families from border towns in the Donetsk region. This move comes as Russia claims to have captured several villages in the area following a surprise offensive in May. The Donetsk governor cited ongoing shelling as the reason for the evacuation, emphasizing the need to protect children.
Russian forces have made significant gains in eastern Ukraine, capturing territory in the Donetsk region and threatening the town of Chasiv Yar. While a $61 billion aid package from the US has been approved, analysts question whether it will arrive in time to stop Russia’s momentum. Military experts believe Ukraine may struggle to hold Chasiv Yar and other towns, giving Russia an advantage in the conflict.
Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu has announced significant battlefield advancements, with Moscow capturing several villages and expanding its control in the Donetsk region. The minister attributed the gains to Russia’s superior combat capabilities and the ramped-up output of the national defense industry.
A Ukrainian soldier prepares a shell for firing in the Donetsk region of Ukraine on March 27, 2024.
Ukraine has denied Russia’s claim to have taken the village of Novomykhailivka, with a Ukrainian official stating that their forces still hold the area. The dispute highlights ongoing intense fighting in eastern Ukraine, where Russia aims to control the entire Donetsk region. Meanwhile, Ukraine received a significant boost of military aid from the U.K. and the U.S., totaling over $61 billion. The aid includes ammunition, air defense, and drones, providing a vital boost to Ukraine’s defense against Russian aggression.
Russian forces have claimed to have captured the village of Novomikhailovka in Ukraine’s Donetsk region, while the US Congress has approved $61 billion in military aid for Ukraine.
The Russia-appointed Donetsk chief alleges that Ukrainian troops are retreating from the settlement of Ocheretyne in small groups while Moscow’s forces continue airstrikes. The evacuation follows the destruction of a group of Ukrainian fighters by Russian forces.
