Russians dropped 60 aerial bombs on Konstantinivka in a week: how the city is being evacuated.

According to FREEДOM:

Situation in Konstantinivka

In Konstantinivka, located in the Donetsk region, there is no water, electricity, gas, or mobile communication. Pharmacies are closed, and shops are gradually stopping operations. Russian troops are constantly shelling the city. Over the last week, 60 guided aerial bombs have been dropped on Konstantinivka. Rescue services and volunteers continue to evacuate local residents, accompanying one group with a TV crew from the FREEДOM channel.

Evacuation from the danger zone

The road to Konstantinivka passes through an active combat zone, so people try to hide from drones while waiting for evacuation.

'We're just afraid to sit at the bus stop because everything is open and the sun is shining,' says one of the evacuees.

To register for evacuation, civilians must go to the upper floors of buildings where there is still a chance to catch a mobile signal.

'We need to evacuate. But the phone — there's no connection. How can we call? How?', shares the concerns of an evacuee from Konstantinivka.

Mysterious silence and fear

As people leave the city, they talk about the constant shelling of residential buildings by Russians.

'All of Konstantinivka is burning. Everything is shattered. And they are shelling without mercy. May they not have any good, parasites. Only shells are left,' shares the emotions of resident Maria from Konstantinivka.

People hardly leave their homes due to fear of Russian drones.

'It's terrible, unbearable. We can no longer go outside, only bang, bang.Where can we hide? Where? In the house, the windows, everything is flying in,' says resident Olga from Konstantinivka.

Difficult road to safety

People take only the essentials with them, even in the heat they carry warm clothes to lighten the load.

'Today we planned for ten people, but unfortunately, only nine were evacuated. One woman, there was shelling, and she probably stayed there forever. Konstantinivka is already very dangerous for unarmored vehicles without jammers,' says evacuation specialist Alexander Stasenko from the 'East-SOS' charity.

The entire evacuation procedure is free, and people are grateful for the help.

'They risk their lives. I am grateful to this organization, to the volunteers, to everyone,' thanks resident Lyudmila from Konstantinivka.

Remnants of hope

Konstantinivka is without water supply, gas, and electricity. Mobile communication has disappeared. The last grocery store will close soon. However, about six thousand civilians still remain in the city, dreaming of returning home.

'We want peace, all of us, we want peace. We are peaceful people, we want peace,' emphasize the evacuees.

In conditions where the population of Konstantinivka faces continuous threats and lacks essential resources, evacuation remains the only way for those fleeing from war. A city that just a few months ago was home to many has today become a symbol of destruction and uncertainty, but the hope for peace continues to live in the hearts of those who remain.