Ukrainian Authorities Urge Pokrovsk Evacuation Within Two Weeks Amid Russian Advance

Aug 19, 2024, 08:59 AM

Ukrainian authorities have urged civilians in Pokrovsk and surrounding areas to evacuate as Russian forces advance. Vice Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk and local officials have highlighted the urgency of the situation, noting that residents have a maximum of two weeks to leave. The head of Pokrovsk's administration, Dobryak, stated that 500-600 residents are leaving daily and that forced evacuations will be implemented soon. This call for evacuation comes amid an operational breakthrough by Russian forces in the region.