Mandatory evacuation ordered in Zolochiv direction, Kharkiv Oblast
Citing systematic Russian attacks and an expanding kill zone, regional governor Oleg Synegubov ordered the mandatory evacuation of civilians from seven towns and villages in the Zolochiv direction on June 2, 2026. The announcement applied to 7,157 people, including 1,702 children and 311 individuals with limited mobility. According to Al Arabiya, the evacuation indicates gradual Russian advances as Moscow seeks to create a buffer zone near the border, leading to verified new displacement.
Date: June 2, 2026
Location: Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: humanitarian
Severity: HIGH
Displaced: 7,157
Source: Al Arabiya