UKRAINE, KHARKIV OBLAST, May 14 — The evacuation of civilians from frontline settlements continues in Kupiansk, Borova, and Velykyi Burluk communities of Kharkiv Oblast, said Oleh Syniehubov, governor of the region, during a national telethon.

Syniehubov noted that Russia attacks the civilian infrastructure of these communities with guided aerial bombs and different types of drones, so the safety situation there is still difficult. Also, Russians continue their attempts to advance in these directions.

On May 13, Russians damaged two houses, two apartment buildings, and two cars in the Kupiansk district, said Syniehubov.

In Nechvolodivka village, the Russian army attacked with two guided aerial bombs, killing two people. Also, over the past day, Russians tried to attack Ukrainian positions twice near Pishchane and Zahryzove.

In Kupiansk, the Oskil River divides the city into two parts. On the left bank, 98 people live without communications or a way to repair them, and 1,200 people live on the right bank. 

Over 1000 people live in the Velykyi Burluk community of Kupiansk district.

“Russia attacks civilian houses. It is difficult enough to save lives because the units of State Emergency Service that come to the impact sites are the property aim of the enemy; Russians attack rescuers and their equipment,” said Syniehubov.

According to an ISW report, Russian forces attacked east and south of Borova on May 13 but did not advance. Syniehubov said there are still 1,500 people staying in 29 settlements of the Borova community. 

Syniehubov also said that people in frontline communities continue to receive humanitarian help, but transportation is challenging.

“Such delivery is always a risk, both for international missions and our workers. Of course, delivering this help to people, we say that they need to move out (of danger — ed.),” said Syniehubov.

On May 13, the Russian “Molniya” attack drones hit the central part of Kharkiv, said Ihor Terekhov, the mayor of the city.

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