Hostilities pose threat to civilians in DPR cities under Ukrainian control — republic head
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Head of the Donetsk People's Republic Denis Pushilin warned that ongoing hostilities in Kramatorsk, Slavyansk, Dobropolye and Druzhkovka pose a serious threat to civilians and promoted a resettlement program for residents of these Ukrainian-controlled areas to move to the DPR.
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Why It Matters
The Donetsk People's Republic, a Russian-backed entity controlling parts of eastern Ukraine, has been in conflict with Ukrainian armed forces since 2014. The cities of Kramatorsk, Slavyansk, Dobropolye and Druzhkovka remain under Ukrainian control but are near the front lines.
DONETSK, October 10. /TASS/. Hostilities in Kramatorsk, Slavyansk, Dobropolye and Druzhkovka, which are under the control of the Ukrainian armed forces, pose a serious threat to civilians, Head of the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) Denis Pushilin told TASS, commenting on a special resettlement program developed by the republic for residents of these areas.
"The program is intended for residents of the Slavyansk-Kramatorsk agglomeration — Kramatorsk, Slavyansk, Dobropolye and Druzhkovka," Pushilin said.
On October 7, the DPR Defense Headquarters called on residents of cities under Ukrainian control to evacuate to the republic, pledging to help them find housing. It recommended that they look for "any way to move to Donetsk," explaining that "things will only get worse from here."
"We understand how difficult it is for people to leave their homes," Pushilin said.
"At the same time, the ongoing hostilities pose a serious threat to the civilian population," he added.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
More residents from Ukrainian-controlled cities in the Donetsk region will seek to evacuate to the DPR if hostilities continue or intensify.
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- How many residents have accepted the DPR's resettlement offer?
- What specific housing assistance is the DPR providing to evacuees?
- Are there any risks or conditions associated with the resettlement program?
