Authorities in Donetsk Oblast have expanded mandatory evacuations for families with children from specific settlements in the Sviatohirsk community, Slavyansk districts, and the town of Sukhanovka, according to the Donetsk Oblast Military Administration. The decision was made due to the constant threat of shelling.

The decision to expand evacuations stems from the constant threat of shelling. Authorities have urged parents to prioritize evacuation. A new point for resident evacuation has also been approved by the Coordination Headquarters, with the administration claiming Russian forces are deliberately targeting civilian evacuation sites.