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Ukraine updates: Evacuations ordered amid Russian attacks
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Ukrainian authorities in the northeastern Kharkiv region are ordering civilians near the front line to evacuate as Russia ramps up an assault. Meanwhile, Germany has sent Ukraine more air defenses. Follow DW for more.
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The aftermath of Russian shelling in the Kharkiv region seen in MayImage: Sergey Bobok/AFP/Getty Images
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Ukrainian authorities are ordering thousands of civilians to evacuate from dozens of towns and villages in northeastern Ukraine, as Russian forces make a renewed effort to punch through the front lines.
In September 2022, Russian occupation in the city of Kupiansk and the territories around it was forced out by the Ukrainian military. Now, Russia is striking back, as a slow-moving counteroffensive take up Ukrainian resources elsewhere.
Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar said Wednesday that “the intensity of combat and enemy shelling is high” in the area.
Meanwhile, Germany is set to boost Ukraine’s air defenses with two more Patriot missile batteries.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on social media it is part of the, “work to strengthen Ukraine and protect it from Russian terror.”
It comes as Russia said it thwarted drone attacks on Moscow and Crimea.
Here’s an overview of some of the main stories concerning Russia’s war in Ukraine on Thursday, August 10:
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Ukraine orders evacuations near Kharkiv
Ukrainian authorities on Thursday ordered the evacuation of nearly 12,000 civilians in 37 towns and villages in the northeastern Kharkiv region, as Russian forces attempt to punch through front lines in the region.
In September 2022, Russian occupation in the city of Kupiansk and the territories around it was forced out by the Ukrainian military. Now, Russia is pushing back in the region, as a slow-moving Ukrainian counteroffensive occupies many units at several points along a nearly 1,000 kilometer front line.
“Russians are trying to prevail [in the Kupiansk area] and break through our defense… the situation remains difficult but under control,” Sergiy Cherevaty, spokesman for Ukraine’s eastern forces, said on national television.
Administrators in Kupiansk said that residents could evacuate to the city of Kharkiv, located some 90 kilometers (56 miles) to the west.
