Russian Bombing Kills Five in Sloviansk; Ukraine Urges Evacuations

At least five people died and nine were injured when Russian forces launched two guided aerial bombs on Sloviansk, a vital Ukrainian city in the Donetsk region. The attack also damaged about ten houses, industrial facilities, and the area around Latvia's honorary consulate. Sloviansk, along with Kramatorsk, represents one of the last major urban centers under Ukrainian control in Donetsk.

Donetsk Governor Vadim Filashkin issued an urgent appeal for residents to evacuate Sloviansk and other nearby towns close to the front lines. He emphasized the increasing danger of remaining in the area, stating, "Staying here is risky!" Filashkin also confirmed that evacuation services are free and provided a contact number for citizens needing assistance.

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Staying here is risky!

Before the war, Sloviansk had a population of 115,000. Authorities reported that over 38,000 people still reside in the city and its surrounding district. In the neighboring Kramatorsk district, which once housed 183,000 residents, more than 51,000 people remain. The ongoing Russian advance aims to secure full control over the entire Donetsk region.

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The evacuation is free