Ukraine's president Zelensky calls for evacuation of Donetsk region

“There are hundreds of thousands of people, tens of thousands of children... Many of people refuse to leave... But it really needs to be done. This decision will still have to be made. Anyway! Believe me,” Zelensky said. “And the sooner it is done, the more people leave Donetsk region now, the fewer people the Russian army will have time to kill.”

Noting that there is a government decision on mandatory evacuation from Donetsk region, Zelensky said: “Everything is being organized. Full support, full assistance – both logistical and payments. We only need a decision from the people themselves, who have not yet made it for themselves. Go, we will help.” (ILKHA)