Ukraine starts mandatory evacuation of people from Donetsk region

The Ukrainian government will introduce mandatory evacuation of residents of unoccupied areas of Donetsk Oblast before the start of the heating season, according to Iryna Vereshchuk, Deputy Prime Minister and minister responsible for the reintegration of the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, during the 24/7 national joint newscast.

Ms Vereshchuk emphasized that if anyone refuses to evacuate, these people will be forced to sign a waiver that they understand all the consequences and are responsible for their own well-being. “There is absolutely no gas supply in Donetsk Oblast. We repaired all the gas pipelines that could be repaired, but, unfortunately, the enemy again and again destroys everything that would help keep people warm in winter. In short, there will be no heat in the Donetsk region in the winter,“ according to Ms Vereshchuk.

“There are 52,000 children in Donetsk Oblast, they need to be evacuated. They cannot be exposed to mortal danger in the winter without heat, without light, without the possibility of heating,” Ms Vereshchuk emphasized.

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