Mandatory evacuation ordered as Russian forces approach Pokrovsk
As Russian forces intensified their shelling and advanced within 10 kilometers of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region on July 8, Ukrainian authorities ordered a mandatory evacuation of the city and surrounding villages. Regional officials reported that approximately 18,500 civilians fled westward via specialized evacuation trains and convoys over three days.
Date: July 8, 2026
Location: Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: ground battle
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 12
Displaced: 18,500
Source: Reuters