Refugees from the DPR and LPRVORONEZH, February 20 The Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics told the volunteers that they had to leave their homes because of the shelling, because «the heart can't stand to sit in the basements.» On Sunday morning, a train with refugees arrived in the region. 910 people arrived, including 358 children. On Sunday, a second train is expected with about the same number of passengers. 42 temporary accommodation centers for 4.5 thousand people have been deployed in the region. Among those meeting at the station were volunteers from the ONF Youth team of the Voronezh regional branch of the Popular Front, who recorded a video with the arrivals. Shooting, explosions and evacuation of refugees. What's going on in Donbas
This week, the situation on the line of contact has seriously deteriorated. The DPR and LPR report increased shelling by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
On the photo: a car damaged by an explosion in the center of Donetsk.
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This week the situation on the line of contact has seriously deteriorated. The DPR and LPR report increased shelling by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
On the photo: a car damaged by an explosion in the center of Donetsk.
Due to the threat of invasion from Kiev, the DPR and LPR began the evacuation of citizens to the Rostov region. First of all, this applies to women, children and the elderly.
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Due to the threat of invasion from Kiev, the DPR and LPR began evacuating citizens to the Rostov region. First of all, this applies to women, children and the elderly.
Explosions occurred on one of the gas pipelines in Lugansk. "Luganskgaz" called them Ukrainian sabotage. On February 18, unidentified persons also blew up the car of the head of the DPR People's Militia.
3 of 12 gas pipelines exploded. "Luganskgaz" called them Ukrainian sabotage. On February 18, unidentified persons also blew up the car of the head of the People's Militia Department of the DPR.
In the photo: mass evacuation of civilians in the Donetsk People's Republic.
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In the photo: mass evacuation of civilians Donetsk People's Republic.
The head of the DPR, Denis Pushilin, said that President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky could soon order the military to go on the offensive and implement a plan to invade the territory of the DPR and LPR.
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The head of the DPR, Denis Pushilin, said that President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky could soon order the military to go on the offensive and implement a plan to invade the territory of the DPR and LPR.
More than 13.5 thousand people have already been evacuated from self-proclaimed Luhansk People's Republic.
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More than 13.5 thousand people have already been evacuated from the self-proclaimed Lugansk People's Republic .
The heads of the DPR and LPR announced a general mobilization.
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The heads of the DPR and LPR announced a general mobilization.
"People's militia, Ministry of Emergency Situations, Ministry of Internal Affairs, emergency services are ready to rebuff Ukraine. Whatever the scenario, events develop, we will be able to contain the aggression of Kiev. We must unite our efforts",” Pushilin said.
8 of 12< p>"People's militia, the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, emergency services are ready to rebuff Ukraine. Whatever the scenario, events develop, we will be able to contain the aggression of Kiev. We must combine all efforts", said Pushilin.
143 temporary accommodation centers have been prepared in the Rostov region.
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143 temporary accommodation centers have been prepared in the Rostov region.
In the photo: a law enforcement officer of the DPR communicates with the driver at the checkpoint "Uspenka" in the Donetsk region.
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On the photo: a DPR law enforcement officer talking to a driver at a checkpoint " ;Uspenka" in the Donetsk region.
According to DPR intelligence, Kiev's goal is to squeeze the Russian-speaking population into Russia and gain control over the entire territory of Donbass.
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According to DPR intelligence, Kiev's goal is to push the Russian-speaking population into Russia and gain control over the entire territory of Donbass.< /p>
The DPR also stated that the Ukrainian security forces expect a massive strike of artillery, aircraft, helicopters and drones to destroy military and civilian facilities, as well as to block Donetsk, Lugansk, Gorlovka and Alchevsk.
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The DPR also stated that the Ukrainian security forces expect to destroy military and for civilian purposes, as well as to blockade Donetsk, Lugansk, Gorlovka and Alchevsk.
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This week the situation on the line of contact has seriously deteriorated. DPR and LPR report increased shelling by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
In the photo: a car damaged by an explosion in the center of Donetsk.
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Because of the threat of an invasion from Kiev, the DPR and LPR began evacuating citizens to the Rostov region. First of all, this applies to women, children and the elderly.
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Explosions occurred on one of the gas pipelines in Luhansk. "Luganskgaz" called them Ukrainian sabotage. On February 18, unidentified persons also blew up the car of the head of the People's Militia Department of the DPR.
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In the photo: mass evacuation of civilians from the Donetsk People's Republic.
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The head of the DPR, Denis Pushilin, said that Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky could soon order the military to go on the offensive and implement an invasion plan on territory of the DPR and LPR.
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More than 13,500 people have already been evacuated from the self-proclaimed Lugansk People's Republic.
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The heads of the DPR and LPR have announced about general mobilization.
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"People's militia, the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, emergency services are ready to rebuff Ukraine. Whatever the scenario, events develop, we will be able to contain the aggression of Kiev. We must combine all efforts", — said Pushilin.
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143 temporary accommodation centers have been prepared in the Rostov region.
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In the photo: a law enforcement officer of the DPR communicates with the driver at the checkpoint "Uspenka" in the Donetsk region.
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According to DPR intelligence, Kiev's goal is to squeeze the Russian-speaking population into Russia and gain control over the entire territory of Donbass.
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The DPR also stated that Ukrainian security forces are counting on a massive strike of artillery, planes, helicopters and drones to destroy military and civilian facilities, as well as to block Donetsk, Lugansk, Gorlovka and Alchevsk.
Two elderly women said that they were friends, they came from Donetsk together, leaving their homes and relatives. “The great-granddaughters, daughter, son remained there, they left everything acquired and came here,” the women said. When asked when they expected to return, they noted: “We would have to hurry, and so that our houses were intact, not destroyed.” In 2014-2015, we were sitting in the basements, and now our hearts can’t stand sitting in the basements, so we decided to come here. Thank you for accepting,” they added. from the very beginning of the armed conflict in Donbass in 2014. But this time, she couldn't stay. “I lived under the bombing, I know what it is… But now my husband sent us to a safe place for the sake of the children. He stayed and went to fight. and cried. Earlier, the leadership of the DPR and LPR announced the temporary evacuation of citizens to the Rostov region in connection with the threat from Kiev. First of all, the evacuation concerns women, children and the elderly. As stated by the head of the DPR Denis Pushilin, President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky will soon order the military to launch an offensive in the Donbass, to implement a plan to invade the territory of the DPR and LPR. On Saturday morning, the leaders of the DPR and LPR signed decrees on general mobilization in the republics.The development of the situation in the Donbass — in the online report >>
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