Russian forces prepare new ‘filtration’ wave for residents of occupied parts of Kharkiv and Kherson regions

This was reported by the National Resistance Center.

The Russian invaders are planning a large-scale check of residents' phones for Ukrainian applications, including banks and online education services.

"The invaders are preparing for a new massive check of residents of Kharkiv and Kherson regions for "loyalty," the press service emphasizes.

In the south, Russian occupiers are increasing the number of checkpoints between settlements. 

Residents are asked about their military records, personal vehicles and social media accounts for verification.

The National Resistance Center calls for evacuation if possible.

The website has tips on cleaning your phone and behavior during arrest.

In addition, experts advise clearing browser history and unsubscribing from Ukrainian Telegram channels before going out.

• Earlier, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that the invading Russian forces were illegally taking medical workers from Donetsk to Mariupol.

• On January 10, the invading Russian troops conducted a ‘filtration’ raid in the temporarily occupied Chaplynska community in Kherson region: they entered houses, checked documents and phones.

• Russian occupiers forced 30 residents of Bakhmut, Donetsk region, to leave for Rostov: according to the National Resistance Center, they were taken to ‘filtration’ camps.