Due to the continuous attacks by the Russian army, Ukraine has ordered the partial evacuation of Kramatorsk and Sloviansk.

Ukrainian authorities have ordered a partial evacuation of Kramatorsk and Sloviansk due to ongoing Russian attacks, mandating families with children to leave. The regional governor reported a deteriorating security situation, with daily assaults on residential areas and civilian vehicles. Special units will assist families in relocating to safer regions. Ukrainian forces are defending key cities in the Donetsk industrial region, which are under constant bombardment. The complete occupation of Donetsk is a significant war objective for Moscow.