Thousands Flee as Putin Intensifies Bombardment on Coveted Donbas Cities

Ekhbary News Agency | May 15, 2024

Thousands of civilians are reportedly fleeing their homes in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region amid an intensification of Russian shelling on key cities. Moscow's forces are concentrating their attacks on cities such as Sloviansk and Kramatorsk, often referred to as part of a “fortress belt,” in a renewed push for control.

Intensified Russian Bombardment

Russian forces continue to unleash bombs and drones on critical Donbas cities, including Sloviansk and Kramatorsk. These assaults are occurring even as Kyiv has seen its fortunes brighten on other fronts of the ongoing war, suggesting a strategic shift by Russia to focus on eastern Ukraine.

Civilian Displacement and Fear

The relentless bombardment has forced thousands of residents to evacuate their homes in search of safer locations, raising serious concerns about the humanitarian situation. The ongoing military operations indicate a potential for further deterioration of conditions for civilians caught in the crossfire.