July 20, 2022

Russian Defense Ministry: Russian forces ‘evacuate’ 23,000 civilians from ‘dangerous areas of Ukraine

Russian Defense Ministry

In Avdeyevka, Donetsk People’s Republic, neo-Nazis have brought civilians to coking plant with a pretext of saving them from artillery attacks in order to retain them as a live shield.

▫️At the same time, militants have deployed artillery and MRLS used for shelling the nearby settlements from the entity. 

▫️These cynical acts of Ukrainian nationalists are aimed at provoking a counter-attack in order to accuse Russian Armed Forces and units of the Donetsk People’s Republic of the deaths among civilians caused by allegedly indiscriminate attacks, as well as to cover it in mass media, in accordance with a well-practiced methodology.

▫️This kind of flagrant breaching the international humanitarian law by the Kiev regime continues being ignored by the international society and organisations.

❗️We urge the United Nations Organisation, the International Committee of the Red Cross and other international organisations to influence on the authorities in Kiev for preventing the usage of civilian infrastructure facilities with military purposes by Ukrainian armed groups.

◽️ To replenish the significant losses in personnel and equipment incurred by 66th and 72nd mechanised, 58th motorised infantry and 10th Mountain Assault Brigades of AFU operating in the Soledar direction, the forced mobilization of residents of Artemovsk, Chasov Yar, Soledar, Dzerzhinsk and other nearby settlements is under way. Vehicles are seized from local residents to equip the formations.

💥High-precision weapons of the Russian Aerospace Forces have neutralisedtemporary deployement point of the Right Sector Nazi militia in Kamyshevakha, Zaporozhye Region. Up to 200 militants have been killed.

⚠️ We continue to record the criminal acts committed by the Kiev regime against civilian population, as well as the use of residential buildings, educational institutions and other social facilities by Ukrainian armed groups with military purposes.

🚛 Over the past 24 hours, the population of Donetsk and Lugansk people’s republics has been provided with over 559 tonnes of prime necessity items and groceries. Over 23 thousand people have been evacuated from the dangerous areas of Ukraine and the republics of Donbass to Russia. Defence Ministry has published the footage of delivering 50 tonnes of humanitarian goods to the liberated settlements in Kharkov region.

▫️Chief of Russian military institution was informed by group commander Lieutenant General Andrey Sychevoy about the current situation and the combat mission performed in the area of his responsibility.

▫️General of the Army Sergei Shoigu gave instructions for further increase of operational responsiveness related to destroying enemy unmanned aerial vehicles over areas at the border of Russia, as well as to stern prevention of attacks launched by nationalists at the residential areas of the liberated settlements due to delivery of new counter-battery warfare means.

▫️Russian Defence Minister had previously inspected Southern group of troops commanded by the General of the Army Sergei Surovikin, Central group of troops commanded by Colonel General Aleksandr Lapin, as well as Eastern group of troops commanded by Lieutenant General Rustam Muradov.

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Forced displacement represents one of the most pressing humanitarian issues of our time. Individuals and families, torn from the fabric of their communities, find themselves navigating a world of uncertainty, often without basic necessities or a clear path to safety. There are currently some 110 million forced displaced, and this number is growing by 10 million each year!

At the heart of this crisis are the political triggers. Armed conflicts, ethnic or religious persecutions, and systemic human rights abuses force millions to flee their homes in terror. Many are displaced within their own national boundaries, while others seek asylum abroad. If these factors change as a result of political shifts at home or the pressures from abroad, they can return to their homes. Forced displacement is thus different from environmentally driven displacement, as victims of climate change may never be able to return to their homes.

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Organizations like Refugees International play a crucial role in this arena, advocating for the rights and needs of the displaced, conducting on-the-ground assessments, and influencing policymakers to take informed actions. Their relentless work underscores the gravity of the situation and the urgency ofinternational cooperation. But they, too, are overwhelmed by the rapid expansion of the crisis.

International Humanitarian Law (IHL), with its core principles centered on the protection of civilians during conflicts, plays a pivotal role in this discourse. Yet, despite clear legal frameworks, compliance remains
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It’s not just about recognizing the problem; it’s about active engagement. We urge governments, organizations, and individuals to prioritize the rights and needs of the forced displaced. Through collective efforts, informed policies, and sustained advocacy, we can shift the narrative from passive acknowledgment to proactive intervention.