Another group of locals was evacuated from Druzhkivka, Donetsk Oblast, including solitary man who suffered stroke
Ukrainian law enforcement officers helped another group of civilians evacuate from under Russian shelling in the Donetsk region, the National Police of Ukraine reported.
A member of the “White Angel” evacuation crew prepares to head to Druzhkivka. Video grabPeople remained in Druzhkivka, about 12 kilometers from the front line.
Because of this, locals suffer daily from Russian strikes involving guided aerial bombs, drones, artillery, and multiple launch rocket systems, while some are killed or injured.
During their latest mission, police officers managed to rescue three residents: a 55-year-old man who suffered a stroke during enemy attacks, a 74-year-old woman who had not seen her relatives for at least six years, and an 80-year-old pensioner who spent almost all her time at home.
“I’m even afraid to go to the store because something is constantly flying and exploding,” the oldest of the evacuees shared during the journey.
The police delivered the people to a temporary accommodation center, from where some will move on to stay with relatives; for instance, the man who suffered a stroke was persuaded to leave by his grandson.
The practice of housing evacuees in institutions is criticized by a part of the evacuation community, and ZMINA has reported on whether alternatives exist, as housing remains one of the primary challenges for displaced persons in their new locations.
A policeman helps an elderly woman get out of a car. Video grabTo provide background, it is not uncommon for elderly people near the front lines to be left without medical assistance or food, with some dying alone.
Last year, the number of people fleeing danger increased significantly, prompting calls for the government to enhance standards for evacuation centers. Volunteers working with issues of internationally displaced people have alerted the authorities to the overwhelming workload, which forces staff to work 18–20 hours a day.
