Donetsk Under Fire: Civilians Flee as Russia Intensifies Attacks in Eastern Ukraine
The battle for Donetsk has intensified as Russian forces push deeper into the region, forcing thousands of civilians to flee under constant threat of drone strikes and artillery fire. Volunteers risk their lives to evacuate families trapped near the front line, where towns like Dobropillia face daily bombardments.
Residents describe empty streets, shattered buildings, and widespread fear as drones circle overhead. Humanitarian teams drive at breakneck speeds under camouflage nets and rely on drone-jamming devices, but the risk remains high. Evacuees carry only a few belongings, leaving behind homes that may soon be destroyed.
Some locals call for peace negotiations, while others insist that surrendering Donbas to Russia would only invite further aggression. The region remains critical to Ukraine’s defense, with the loss of Donetsk threatening neighboring Kharkiv and Zaporizhia.
At frontline hospitals, doctors work through the night treating severe drone and artillery injuries. Medics report the heaviest casualties since the war began, underscoring the cost of holding the region. Despite high Russian losses, Moscow continues to advance, supported by overwhelming numbers of troops and weapons.
Military analysts warn that without additional Western aid and weaponry, Ukraine may struggle to maintain control over Donetsk. For now, evacuations continue, fortifications rise, and civilians cling to hope as the war grinds on.
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