The military governor of Ukraine's south-eastern Zaporizhzhya region on Thursday urged Ukrainians living under Russian occupation to leave as Kiev steps up airstrikes in occupied parts of the country.
Ivan Fedorov said on Telegram that Ukrainian forces were targeting Russian military infrastructure and supply routes in the Zaporizhzhya and Kherson regions. At the same time, he said, the Russian army was deploying more forces to protect its facilities, further increasing the danger for civilians.
"That is why I urge everyone not to delay the decision to leave," Fedorov said.
He also published contact details for aid organizations and state agencies that can help Ukrainians leave the occupied territories.
Ukraine has recently dealt several significant blows to Russian occupation forces. Russian-installed authorities have also had to acknowledge strikes on key bridges leading to Crimea, while fuel shortages have been reported at petrol stations.
