The Head of the Donetsk Regional State Administration and Chief of the Donetsk Regional Military Administration, Vadym Filashkin, announced that the Coordination Headquarters for Evacuation Measures has approved the mandatory evacuation of children, accompanied by their families, from several settlements in the Novodonetske community.
The corresponding decision was enacted by the Head of the Donetsk Regional Military Administration under Order No. 6/39-26, dated July 13, 2026. The measure applies to 74 children from 51 families, who must evacuate together with their parents, legal guardians, or other lawful representatives.
Delaying evacuation is dangerous. Russian forces are increasingly using guided aerial bombs (KABs) and FPV drones to strike populated areas.
"Accommodation has already been arranged for the families in the Zakarpattia, Poltava, Rivne, and Kirovohrad regions. Assistance is also being provided by the *Save Ukraine* charitable foundation.
Police officers, emergency responders, paramedics, and volunteers are ready to accompany evacuees throughout the journey. Evacuation is free of charge. Transit centers provide medical, psychological, and humanitarian assistance, as well as help with further resettlement.
I urge parents not to put their children at risk. Leaving now may save their lives," Vadym Filashkin emphasized.