Ukrainian authorities are preparing for the mandatory evacuation of children from Kramatorsk and Sloviansk in the Donetsk region due to intensified Russian attacks. Police spokesperson Pavlo Dyachenko stated that data on families with children is being collected.

Dyachenko reported that Russian forces are using powerful heavy weaponry, including guided aerial bombs, on Kramatorsk and Sloviansk, resulting in civilian casualties with almost every strike. He expressed sorrow over children being able to distinguish the types of weapons used in attacks.