Ukrainian Evacuations Intensify as Russian Forces Advance

Relief groups work tirelessly to evacuate vulnerable populations from war-torn eastern Ukraine.

East SOS, a Ukrainian relief organization, is actively evacuating the elderly and infirm amid escalating conflicts.
Residents of Toretsk, including Anzhelika Sharonova and her mother, are fleeing deteriorating conditions as Russian troops close in.
The town of Toretsk, previously home to over 66,000 people, now has fewer than 12,000 residents due to the ongoing conflict.
Evacuees face dire circumstances, with many homes destroyed and basic services like healthcare and retail severely disrupted.
Volunteers experience emotional strain as they assist residents, highlighting the human impact of the conflict.