Since the beginning of June 2025, 52,515 people have been evacuated from the Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk regions. This is only a fifth of all those in need of evacuation. This was reported by Deputy Minister for Community and Territorial Development Oleksiy Ryabikin.
In August, the pace of evacuation from Donetsk region significantly increased: nearly 70% of those who left over the summer did so in the last weeks. At the same time, the number of evacuees from Dnipropetrovsk region is decreasing. Most people are leaving on their own. Only one in five seeks help and uses the transit point in Pavlohrad.
'80% of people evacuate independently, and only about 20% require accommodation in temporary housing. At the same time, many communities understand that people leaving dangerous areas represent a great potential for them. Therefore, they actively integrate them into community life, providing accommodation and employment assistance,' emphasizes Oleksiy Ryabikin.
Operation of transit points in Dnipropetrovsk region
In total, there are 6 temporary evacuation points operating in Dnipropetrovsk region, intended for short-term stays of families with children, people with disabilities, and people with limited mobility. A temporary evacuation point for 200 people has also been established in Kramatorsk.
The point in Pavlohrad is the key center for temporary accommodation. On average, it receives 400 people daily, who can receive financial, humanitarian (food, hygiene) and medical assistance there. Legal and psychological consultations are also provided, as well as assistance with housing and tickets for further travel.
During the conflict in eastern Ukraine, evacuation of residents from dangerous regions began due to the escalation of the situation. Many communities understand the importance of supporting and integrating evacuees into their communities, which facilitates further assistance and adaptation of these people.