Russians have stepped up preparations to evacuate the population of occupied territories in Zaporizhzhya and Kherson regions to Crimea, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has said.
For example, in Melitopol and Skadovsk, Russians organised a survey among the locals about possible evacuation.
"The survey checks for Russian passports, residence and level of education. Buses with those wishing to evacuate depart periodically," the General Staff added.
Russians are spreading information that the forced evacuation of civilians will begin in late April.