As Russia continues to advance into Ukrainian territory, civilians in the key city of Pokrovsk in Donbas are being urged to evacuate as soon as possible. The city, known for its railway station serving as a departure point for special evacuation trains since 2022, has suddenly become a target for Russian forces.
Previously considered relatively safe compared to other parts of the region, Pokrovsk is now facing imminent danger and residents are fleeing in fear for their lives. Journalist Gulliver Cragg visited the city to meet some of the civilians who are making the difficult decision to leave their homes behind.
The ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia has escalated in recent weeks, leading to increased violence and instability in the region. With Russia’s military efforts focused on key strategic points like Pokrovsk, the situation for civilians is becoming increasingly dire.
As the international community watches on, the people of Pokrovsk are left with no choice but to abandon their homes and seek safety elsewhere. The future remains uncertain for those who are forced to leave everything behind in the face of Russia’s advancing forces.
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Video “‘High time to leave’: Civilians flee Ukraine’s Pokrovsk as Russia advances • FRANCE 24” was uploaded on 08/23/2024 to Youtube Channel FRANCE 24 English
Finally, we are seeing the whole Donbas being reunited after more than a decade.
Why are you FRANCE 24 deleting comments?
Run😢😢
Why are the civilian men not on frontline?
Don't worry Pokrovsk, you will like being part of Russia.
Strangely, the Russians seem to be almost in a state of apathy. On the other hand, many armies have invaded Russia in the past, but very few managed to get out alive…
What a mess.
No 19 to 50 years old men can't get on board
Are we winning yet?
Evacuating this civilians Moscow direction?
Forget what's happening here, Ukraine is building a military command office in their little buffer zone. All eye's should be on Zelensky's PR stunt right now…Ukraine is winning.🤣🤣🤣
What is wrong with Russia? This and Syria are two of the cruelest things I've ever seen in my lifetime. Make it make sense.
Where did billions of dollars Nato assistance go?
You Ukraine need to stop fighting with one hand behind them
How about Kursk? Of where civilians are also getting evacuating too, because of Zelensky's and NATO madness.
France 24 was just saying Ukraine was winning bigly. The media during this war has been the worst.
i saw less news on youtube about Toresk and Pokrovsk about to fall
France 24 welcome to reality
Biden dont want peace … Zelensky cant take any decisions which are good for ukraine…. common Ukrainians suffering and economy destroying..
Wait. I thought Ukraine invaded Russia and Putin is fleeing? So why the hell is Ukraine evacuating? I am confused. Or you clowns have been telling lies this whole time? Which is it?
I’ve been in Lviv for almost three months now. Can’t even begin to imagine what it feels like to leave your home behind, let alone loved ones you either don’t want or simply can’t evacuate. I’m still hoping for… a miracle, still hoping that the Russians won’t take the town, and that gradually they will be pushed back, back enough to make life in the town again as normal as possible.
There are areas where there is no conflict or war, but Ukrainians are taking advantage of the opportunity to leave the country because in other countries they are offered houses, salaries without working, without anything, an easy life.
RU unit near Pokrovsk just posted the battalion banner from one of 79th AFU brigades's units.
If they captured the unit banner, that usually means they were overrun or surrendered. Like a Roman Legion losing their eagle; the shame is overwhelming….."
Many of them dont want to leave. They dont think that Russians are enemies.
FRANCE 24 English, cool content you deserve more subscribers
Where is Biden?
Ukraine is diminished day by day … very sad !
Russia is a force of evil on the world!!!
hows kursk invasion going on??
What gives? All the news talks about is how Ukraine is conquering Russia but…
FRANCE 24 English, nice video you deserve more views
When Comedian dun Create Comedy but Chaos to Civilians….