An elderly couple have been evacuated from frontline Novoivanivka in the Zaporizhzhia region. Mykola and Svitlana travelled to Zaporizhzhia with their dog, as they could no longer endure the constant shelling.
This was reported by the National Police of Ukraine.
According to law enforcement, the couple had packed their belongings in advance and had been waiting for evacuation since early morning. Police officers and chaplains arrived to help them leave. They also delivered basic medicines to local residents.
Almost no intact houses remain in the community. Russian forces are destroying homes, infrastructure and logistics routes. With roads damaged and colder weather approaching, evacuating people is becoming increasingly difficult.
Ambulances are not travelling out to local residents, and shops and pharmacies are not operating. Police are urging those who are still in danger not to delay evacuation.