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Mandatory evacuation zone in Dnipropetrovsk region expands by 16 more settlements – official

In Dnipropetrovsk region, a decision was made regarding the mandatory evacuation of families with children from 16 settlements within Mykolaivka, Petropavlivka, and Ukrainka hromadas of Synelnykove district, reported Head of Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration Oleksandr Hanzha.

Mandatory evacuation zone in Dnipropetrovsk region expands by 16 more settlements – official

The Dnipropetrovsk region has expanded its mandatory evacuation zone by 16 additional settlements, as announced by the Head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration, Oleksandr Hanzha. Families with children residing in Mykolaivka, Petropavlivka, and Ukrainka hromadas of Synelnykove district are required to move to safer locations within a month.

According to Hanzha, 2,177 children will need to be relocated. The National Police and charitable organizations are cooperating to help with the process. Evacuation routes have been planned with security as a priority, utilizing armored vehicles and body armor to protect those being transported. Initially, families will be directed to designated transit centers.

Should additional support be necessary, such as housing assistance in safer regions, it will be provided as needed.

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