Ukraine orders immediate evacuation of civilians in Bakhmut
The Ukrainian government has asked civilians residing in the town of Bakhmut, the site of one of the bloodiest battles of the Ukraine war, to evacuate immediately in order to save their lives and not to hinder the work of the military.
Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Irina Vershchuk on Thursday night called on Bakhmut residents to leave the city due to the “heavy fighting” from Russian troops, who are attacking residential areas. On Thursday alone, five civilians were killed and nine wounded.
“They must evacuate immediately, because by staying, they are putting themselves and their loved ones at risk, especially children, who are forced to stay,” said Vershchuk. The deputy prime minister added that the presence of civilians in the area “creates additional problems and risks” for emergency and rescue teams, explaining that the military cannot carry out their work as they “have to constantly check” the safety of civilians.
Bakhmut, in the Donetsk region, once famous for its salt mines and sparkling wines, is today the hottest spot on the front lines of Russia’s war in Ukraine. Of the 70,000 to 80,000 people who lived in Bakhmut before the invasion, only around 7,000 remain, according to local authorities.
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