Russia's intense shelling forces 436 people to evacuate Kupyansk district, Kharkiv region in a week
During the first week of mandatory evacuation, 436 people, including 128 children, were evacuated from Kupyansk district of Kharkiv region
This was reported by the head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, Oleh Syniehubov.
It is noted that as of August 15, 92 people were evacuated from the Kupyansk district, including 17 children, 50 women and 6 people with disabilities.
"A total of 436 people have been evacuated since August 9, including 128 children. I thank everyone who is helping to evacuate people from the area of hostilities and constant shelling," wrote Syniehubov.
He added that people are being evacuated with the active participation of volunteer organizations.
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On August 9, the authorities called on residents of Kupyansk district to evacuate due to the increased intensity and chaotic manner of Russian shelling.
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During the first two days of the mandatory evacuation, 33 people were evacuated from Kupyansk district of Kharkiv region. The Regional Military Administration said that they plan to evacuate about 12,000 residents in total.
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