Ukraine war: Eastern residents brace for Russian advance - BBC News

Russian troops are advancing in eastern Ukraine. Residents must choose - flee, or risk occupation.

14 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated TopicsWar in UkraineImage source, BBC/XAVIER VANPEVENAEGEImage caption, Residents of the Donetsk region like Mariya realise they must flee the approaching Russian forcesBy James WaterhouseBBC Ukraine correspondent in the Donetsk regionIn eastern Ukraine, the tide of this war hasn't just changed - it's coming in fast.

"We know what's coming," says Mariya as she packs up the TV in her flat in Kostyantynivka. She's having it delivered to Kyiv before making the journey there with her son.

"We're tired all day [and suffer] moods and panic attacks. It's constantly depressing, and we're scared."

In February, Russia captured the strategic town of Avdiivka. Since then, the invaders have advanced further west, and taken several villages.

Ukraine says its forces are "holding on". But Russian troops are now attacking in five areas along the 1,100km (700 mile) front line.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68493215

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