Authorities in Kharkiv, in eastern Ukraine, which is being bombed with particular intensity by Russian forces, ordered the forced removal of families with children from 47 villages near the border with Russia.
The order concerns communities in three regions, Bokhodokhiv, Izium and Kharkiv, said the governor of the Kharkiv region Oleh Sinekhubov, yesterday, Thursday, via Telegram. However, it does not concern the regional capital, he added.
The reason for this evacuation is the almost daily bombing of cities by the Russian army. The governor pledged that everyone affected by this order will receive appropriate humanitarian and legal assistance.
A day earlier, on Wednesday, a young girl was killed in shelling by Russian forces in Kharkiv’s Lipchi village, just 10 kilometers from the border with Russia.
According to the protothema, the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky yesterday appealed to Western allies to supply it Ukraine with more weapons as more than a dozen energy plants have been damaged or disabled since mid-March due to Russian bombing.
“We need air defense systems and other defense assistance, not just turning a blind eye and having long talks,” he wrote in a post on X.
The Ukrainian president repeated the request after a meeting he had yesterday in Vilnius with the Lithuanian president Gitanas Nausenda. “For us, air defense is the number one issue, the first priority,” Zelensky noted.
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Analysis: Forced Evacuations in Eastern Ukraine Amid Ongoing Conflict
In a recent development, authorities in Kharkiv, a region in eastern Ukraine, have ordered the forced removal of families with children from 47 villages near the border with Russia. This decision, as announced by the governor of the Kharkiv region, Oleh Sinekhubov, via Telegram, comes as Russian forces continue to bomb the region with particular intensity.
The evacuation order, which concerns communities in three regions - Bokhodokhiv, Izium, and Kharkiv – highlights the escalating humanitarian crisis in eastern Ukraine. The ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia has resulted in significant devastation, displacement, and loss of life.
As reported by the BBC, Ukrainian forces have recently staged a surprise cross-border attack, while Russian forces have made slow progress in the region [[1]]. Despite this, Russia still occupies 18% of Ukraine’s territory, with Ukraine having recaptured 54% of occupied territory since Russia’s full-scale invasion two years ago [[2]].
The forced evacuations in Kharkiv underscore the dire situation on the ground. The Ukrainian government’s decision to relocate families with children from these areas likely aims to protect them from the imminent threat of bombardment and potential attacks by Russian forces. However, this move also highlights the severe impact of the conflict on civilian populations, who are caught in the middle of the fighting.
The humanitarian crisis in Ukraine has been unfolding for months, with the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) providing regular updates on the conflict [[3]]. As the situation continues to deteriorate, it is essential for the international community to provide support and aid to those affected by the conflict.
the forced evacuations in eastern Ukraine serve as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of the ongoing conflict. As the situation continues to unfold, it is crucial to monitor developments closely and provide support to those affected by the violence.
References:
[[2]] Council on Foreign Relations – War in Ukraine
[[3]] Institute for the Study of War – Ukraine Conflict Updates
