Evacuation from Kupiansk district of Kharkiv Oblast intensifies due to increased Russian attacks
Evacuation measures have been intensified in the Kupiansk district of Kharkiv Oblast as Russian strikes increase in frequency and intensity.
Source: Oleh Syniehubov, Head of Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram
Details: Syniehubov reported that over 4,000 residents currently remain in the Kupiansk hromada [an administrative unit designating a village, several villages, or a town, and their adjacent territories – ed.], most of them elderly people.
Quote: "It is important for everyone to understand the need of moving to safer areas.
We have arranged temporary accommodation, hot meals, food and hygiene kits, and warm clothing for the evacuees. Each person will be provided with assistance."
Background:
- Russian forces continue to terrorise Kharkiv Oblast. On 12 October, five civilians were injured due to Russian strikes and drone attacks in the region.
- On 1 October, a Russian attack on Kupiansk left a woman, 69, and an ambulance driver injured.
- On 7 October, the Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration announced mandatory evacuations from the villages of Bohuslavka and Iziumske in the Borova hromada due to the security situation.
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