The Russian offensive on Zaporozhye – how residents react

Mass departure from Zaporizhzhia has not yet been recorded.

Information about the possible intensification of hostilities in the Zaporozhye region has already had a noticeable effect on the mood of the residents of the regional center. Secretary of the Zaporizhia City Council and Acting Mayor Regina Kharchenko told about this in a comment to Radio Svoboda.

She noted that residents of the city are worried about rumors of a possible attack, and many are considering evacuation. At the same time, Kharchenko emphasized that so far no mass exodus from the city has been recorded, and in the event of a real aggravation of the situation, the city authorities will inform the population about the level of threat.

“There are several plans related to various emergencies and situations. I will now say in a human way that it would be fair to the population to tell them about the real threat. And I am sure that we will do that,…