Mandatory Evacuation Ordered in 12 Border Villages of Chernihiv Region Starting July 1

Evacuation from Chernihiv Region's Border Areas

According to Главком: Starting July 1, residents of 12 border settlements across four communities in Chernihiv Oblast will be subject to mandatory evacuation. The decision, announced by the region's Defense Council, comes at the request of the military and reflects heightened security concerns along the northern frontier.

The Defense Council has decided on a mandatory evacuation from Chernihiv region's border areas beginning July 1. This was a request from the military.

Vyacheslav Chaus

List of Settlements Designated for Evacuation

The following villages are included in the evacuation order:

• Prybyn, Shyshkivka, Rudnya (Koriukivka community)
• Lemeshivka, Moshchenka (Horodnia community)
• Vorobyivka, Kamin, Kamyanska Sloboda, Karabany, Chaikyne (Novhorod-Siverskyi community)
• Gazoprovidne, Oleksandrivka (Semenivka community)

Additionally, mandatory evacuation measures have been extended for seven border villages that were originally ordered to evacuate last winter. These include:

• Hirsk (Snovsk community)
• Berylivka (Horodnia community)
• Buchky, Hremyach, Budo-Vorobyivska (Novhorod-Siverskyi community)
• Kostobobriv, Zaliznyi Mist (Semenivka community)

Approximately 1,000 residents, including 120 children, remain in these areas. 'There is also a decision to continue mandatory evacuation measures from seven border villages where it was announced in winter. Willing residents have left; the rest submitted refusals,' stated Vyacheslav Chaus.

Authorities have already established a clear protocol for the evacuation process. Residents will be informed of designated assembly points, approved evacuation routes, and available transport. Temporary accommodation will also be arranged. 'Housing people is a mandatory condition. Temporary living spaces will be provided,' the Defense Council emphasized.

This decision is part of broader safety measures aimed at protecting civilians amid the ongoing armed conflict. The evacuation from border territories facing potential threats underscores the seriousness of the situation in the region and the government's efforts to ensure resident safety. A key component of this process is the proper organization of evacuation and resettlement for those leaving their homes.

The recent evacuation order in the Chernihiv region comes amid escalating security threats, highlighted by a series of incidents, including a drone strike that resulted in multiple explosions in the area. This situation underscores the urgency of the evacuation measures as authorities aim to ensure the safety of residents in these vulnerable border communities.