Pavlo Kyrylenko, head of the Donetsk Regional State Administration, urged all residents of Donetsk Oblast to evacuate immediately due to the threat of military escalation, announcing that transport would be provided on specific routes.
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Pavlo Kyrylenko urged the entire population of Donetsk Oblast to leave the region, not only those near the demarcation line
Transport is being provided on certain routes for evacuation
Russian forces will use the local population to achieve their military plans
Pavlo Kyrylenko strongly recommends residents leave Donetsk Oblast
Authorities will provide necessary transport and instructions for evacuation
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