Authorities have issued a warning for civilians in and around the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk to evacuate immediately due to the rapid advancement of Russian forces. The head of the military administration in Myrnohrad, Yurii Tretiak, emphasized the urgency of the situation, urging residents not to wait but to leave as soon as possible.
The community, which includes Pokrovsk City, Myrnohrad town, and surrounding villages, has a total population of nearly 59,000. Approximately 600 to 700 people are evacuating daily, with efforts being made to evacuate as many residents as possible within the next two weeks.