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Kurakhove Under Siege
The besieged Ukrainian city of Kurakhove faces dire conditions as Russian forces advance, with a small group of volunteers risking their lives to rescue civilians.
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RussiaRussia Ukraine WarUkraineWarCrisisHumanitarian
33Rd BrigadeWhite Angels
Volodymyr ZelenskyyArtem Shchus
- How are children being evacuated from Kurakhove?
- The White Angels' work includes rescuing children hidden in basements, dressing them in protective gear, and transporting them to safer locations for registration as refugees.
- Who are the "White Angels" and what is their role?
- A group called the "White Angels," consisting of police and volunteers, risk their lives daily to evacuate civilians and bring in supplies.
- What is the assessment of Kurakhove's defensibility?
- Artem Shchus, the head of police in Kurakhove, expresses doubt about the city's defensibility if completely surrounded, relying heavily on drones for logistics.
- What is the current situation in Kurakhove, Ukraine?
- The city of Kurakhove in Ukraine is under siege by Russian forces, with 700-1000 residents remaining in basements without essential services.
- What is the state of infrastructure and essential services in Kurakhove?
- The situation in Kurakhove is described as dire, with most infrastructure destroyed and constant shelling from multiple weapon systems.