Mandatory Evacuation in Pokrovsk

Ukrainian authorities have issued a mandatory evacuation for families with children from Pokrovsk due to the rapid advance of Russian forces. The order affects 53,000 residents and highlights the escalating conflict as Russian troops push toward the city for months.

Ukrainian local authorities on Monday issued a mandatory evacuation order for families with children from the eastern city of Pokrovsk, where 53,000 people still live.

Officials cited the rapid advance of Russian forces as the reason for the compulsory evacuation.

Russian troops have been making significant gains toward Pokrovsk over the past several months.