Russian strikes batter Druzhkivka as civilians struggle to evacuate
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Russian strikes are battering the eastern Ukrainian city of Druzhkivka as the front line moves closer. A few thousand civilians remain in the city, many without water, electricity, or gas, while evacuations become increasingly difficult.
Key Facts
- The city of Druzhkivka in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region is being battered by Russian strikes as the front line moves closer.
- A few thousand civilians remain in the city, many without water, electricity, or gas.
- Evacuations are becoming increasingly difficult, with some residents saying they want to leave but have nowhere to go and no way to get out.
The Strikes
The city of Druzhkivka in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region is being battered by Russian strikes as the front line moves closer. RFE/RL's Yevhenia Rusetska visited the embattled city, where some say they want to leave but have nowhere to go and no way to get out.
Civilian Conditions
A few thousand civilians remain in the city, many without water, electricity, or gas. Evacuations are becoming increasingly difficult.