Eastern Ukraine civilians flee frontlines as Russian offensive intensifies

As Russia's offensive in eastern Ukraine intensifies, residents near the frontline in the Dnipropetrovsk region are evacuating in increasing numbers.
The town of Slovianka has become perilously close to the fighting, with frequent drone strikes and artillery fire forcing inhabitants to abandon their homes.
Evacuation points have become vital lifelines, processing dozens of people daily who are fleeing with only what they can carry.
Many evacuees face the heart-wrenching reality that this may be their final farewell to the only homes they've ever known.
The nearby hub of Pokrovsk remains a key target for Russian forces, underscoring the strategic importance of these evacuations.
As families are relocated westward, they grapple with an uncertain future, seeking safety and employment in unfamiliar territories. The human cost of the conflict is evident in the tearful goodbyes and the challenges faced by volunteers working tirelessly to convince reluctant residents that the time has come to leave.

Al Jazeera's Zein Basravi reports from Slovianka, Eastern Ukraine.

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