Oleg Sinegubov, head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, announced this in a telegram.
He says that Vovchansk, Liptsy, and all the northern border settlements are under enemy fire almost constantly. Civilians are being killed.
Civilians are still being evacuated. In two days, local authorities, volunteers, police, and the State Emergency Service helped more than 4,000 people.
The Kharkiv Regional Military Administration thanked everyone for their work. He also told people to leave the area if they can.
Call for evacuation 24/7: 0800 339 291. Call 0800 339 291.