Despite the evacuation plan, some residents refused to leave and stayed at home, exposing themselves to danger.
Russian troops launched a massive offensive in Zaporozhye region , local authorities are calling for the evacuation of residents of settlements near the front line. Oleksandr Starukh, the head of the Zaporizhzhya Regional State Administration, announced the aggravation in the region.
“To date, enemy troops have become significantly more active. The situation in Pologi district has worsened, there are daily shellings. The enemy has launched a massive offensive, but our defenders are holding the defense, “said the official. However, so far women and children from Huliaipil, Orikhiv, Komyshuvakha have been transported to safe areas … The Administration clarifies that it is especially difficult to persuade older people to move.
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“Unfortunately, not everyone is understanding, some elderly people remain, they are much harder to evacuate. We recommend that women, children and the elderly leave the line of contact to the regional center, “the head of the Zaporizhzhya OVA urged the citizens.
are asked to move to the regional center.
So far, 28,000 internally displaced persons have moved to Zaporizhzhya public utilities as part of the evacuation. At present, there is enough housing capacity, but “it is better for women and children to be in quiet regions,” ZOVA said.
span> failing . Therefore, the Russians are trying to attract residents of some cities to the ranks of the Russian army. Such cases have already been recorded in Genichesk and Melitopol.
