Luhansk Region: Only 3 people evacuated from Sievierodonetsk on Friday, 6 May – 15,000 remain

Kateryna Tyshchenko – Friday, 6 May 2022, 19:31

Only 3 people were evacuated from Sievierodonetsk, the administrative capital of Luhansk Region, on Friday, 6 May; 15,000 residents remain in the city.

Source: Serhii Haidai, Head of Luhansk Regional Military Administration, on Telegram

Quote from Haidai: "Over 15,000 citizens remain in Sievierodonetsk.

No one wants to leave anymore: today only 3 people boarded the evacuation bus."

Details: Haidai noted that the circumstances in Sievierodonetsk are getting worse.

"Ruscists are chaotically firing on the regional capital from heavy arms. It’s very loud. The news are disappointing: the orcs are attempting to encircle Sievierodonetsk; they’re attacking from different directions, while our defenders are holding them back and repulsing their attacks. These battles are very close to the city. The ‘incomings’ are so abundant at night that entire city blocks are on fire," he said.

According to Haidai, the government continues to try and ensure sufficient supply of humanitarian aid for those who remain in Sievierodonetsk, since "the next 3 days will be difficult."

Head of Luhansk Regional Military Administration added that evacuation "has to continue" on Saturday.