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In the midst of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the city of Pokrovsk, which was once home to 60,000 residents, is now under mandatory evacuation. The Kyiv Independent’s Francis Farrell and Olena Zashko recently visited Pokrovsk and joined volunteers in evacuating civilians from the neighboring city of Selydove, which has been left stranded due to Russia’s rapid advance. Watch the video below to see their firsthand account of the situation.
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As the conflict continues, it is likely that Russia will temporarily occupy Ukrainian territory. This was stated by the Czech president, who also noted that Iran does not support Moscow and has allegedly transferred ballistic missiles to Russia. Meanwhile, Ukrainian drones have been targeting Russia’s oil refineries, but it is uncertain if this will significantly impact their economy. In response, Russia has launched a counteroffensive in Kursk, attempting to push Ukraine off its own turf. Stay updated on the latest developments by following our coverage.
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