Evacuation alert for Sumy's 10-km border as Russian shelling intensifies
Residents have been advised to evacuate the 10-kilometer zone near the border in Sumy Oblast due to constant shelling by the Russian Federation, regional governor Volodymyr Artyukh announced on national television on May 14.
"At the suggestion of the military command, given the intensity of shelling of the settlements of the Bilopillia community, evacuation within a 10-kilometer zone was recommended. Although last year it was a 5-kilometer zone," he said.
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Last year’s planned evacuation was announced for a 5-kilometer zone, which included 115 settlements.
More than 12,500 people have been evacuated, including about 2,000 children.
Read also: Ukraine's intelligence chief foresees Russian offensive on Sumy – NYT
Russian attacks in Kharkiv Oblast will continue "for another three to four days," after which Russian troops are expected to "make a hard push in the direction of Sumy," Ukraine’s spy chief Kyrylo Budanov said earlier.
Read also: Russia plans to open another new front in Sumy Oblast in the coming days, former insider tells NV
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