"At the suggestion of the military command, given the intensity of shelling of the settlements of the Bilopillia community, evacuation within a 10-kilometer zone was recommended. Although last year it was a 5-kilometer zone," he said.
Read also: Small group of Russian forces remain on border with Sumy Oblast, says HUR chief
Last year’s planned evacuation was announced for a 5-kilometer zone, which included 115 settlements.
More than 12,500 people have been evacuated, including about 2,000 children.
Read also: Ukraine's intelligence chief foresees Russian offensive on Sumy – NYT
Russian attacks in Kharkiv Oblast will continue "for another three to four days," after which Russian troops are expected to "make a hard push in the direction of Sumy," Ukraine’s spy chief Kyrylo Budanov said earlier.
Read also: Russia plans to open another new front in Sumy Oblast in the coming days, former insider tells NV
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Section: Nation
Author: Богуслав Романенко
