Authorities in Donetsk region in the east of Ukraine have issued an evacuation order for families with children living near the eastern front.
The order affects dozens of locations near areas where Russian forces continue to advance.
Governor Vadim Filashkin announced on Telegram that a forced evacuation would begin in the city of Dobropillia and nine villages. He noted that there were about 928 children residing in these areas.
Ukraine reported five fatalities on Thursday due to Russian attacks.
In Kostiantynivka, also located in eastern Ukraine, two people were killed and 14 others injured, while three people reportedly died overnight in the northeastern region of Kharkiv.
