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title: "Donetsk Region: 1,746 Children from 1,580 Families Remain in Forced Evacuation Zone"
description: "In 15 settlements across four communities in the Donetsk region, 1,746 children from 1,580 families remain in the forced evacuation zone. In October, 761 children from 610 families were forcibly evacuated, and the mandatory evacuation zone was expanded to parts of Kramatorsk."
date: 2026-10-28T21:54:36.377Z
lang: en
url: https://xab.info/en/posts/donetsk-region-forced-evacuation-children-1746
tags: [donetsk-region, forced-evacuation, children, ukraine-war, kramatorsk, slaviansk, ova]
author: "Alexander Buran"
publisher: "XAB.info"
---

# Donetsk Region: 1,746 Children from 1,580 Families Remain in Forced Evacuation Zone

![A group of people with children and a train conductor waiting on the platform during evacuation](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/28/donechchyna-prinuditel-naya-evakuatsiya-detey-1746/donechchyna-prinuditel-naya-evakuatsiya-detey-1746-1.webp)

## Key Points

- 1,746 children from 1,580 families remain in 15 settlements across four Donetsk communities
- The highest number of non-evacuated residents is in the Slovyansk community (1,234 children) and Kramatorsk (484 children)
- In October, 761 children from 610 families were forcibly evacuated
- On October 22, mandatory evacuation was announced from all settlements in the Kramatorsk and Slovyansk communities
- The forced evacuation zone has been expanded to certain areas of Kramatorsk

The mandatory evacuation of families with children continues in the Donetsk region, yet a significant number of residents have failed to leave the dangerous territories. As of now, 1,746 children from 1,580 families remain in 15 settlements across four territorial communities of the region. This was stated by Yulia Ryzhakova, head of the children's affairs service at the Donetsk Regional State Administration, as reported by Ukrinform and RBC-Ukraine.

### Geography of Those Remaining: Slovyansk and Kramatorsk Communities

The highest concentration of minors who have not left the combat zone is recorded in the Slovyansk territorial community, where 1,234 children from 1,203 families are still located. The Kramatorsk community ranks second in terms of the number of remaining children, with 484 children from 360 families staying in the evacuation zone. Thus, these two administrative entities account for the bulk of non-evacuated families, whereas in the other two communities covered by the mandatory order, the number of remaining residents is significantly lower.

### Dynamics of Forced Evacuation in October

According to the Donetsk Regional Military Administration, 452 children from 403 families were forcibly evacuated from the region over the past week. In total for October, the figure reached 761 children from 610 families. The official emphasized that the mandatory evacuation of children with their parents continues, while not all residents are ready to voluntarily leave their homes, which necessitates the implementation of forced measures.

### Expansion of the Mandatory Evacuation Zone

On October 22, a forced evacuation of families with children was announced from all settlements in the Kramatorsk and Slovyansk territorial communities in the Donetsk region. In addition, the regional military administration decided to expand the mandatory juvenile evacuation zone to certain areas of the city of Kramatorsk. This decision aims to reduce risks for children located in close proximity to the frontline.

### Context: Why Evacuation is Mandatory

The transition to a forced evacuation procedure is linked to the assessment of military threats in the frontline districts of the Donetsk region. Amid ongoing shelling and active combat operations, regional authorities believe that the voluntary nature of evacuation does not provide a sufficient level of protection for minors. Therefore, since late October, the mandatory departure of families with children has been formalized by decisions of the regional military administration and is implemented on a forced basis.

## Fact-Check & Sources

- [В Донецкой области более 1700 детей остаются в зоне принудительной эвакуации](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/donechchini-ponad-1700-ditey-zalishayutsya-1793209536.html) - Primary source. Figures: 1,746 children, 1,580 families, 15 settlements, 4 communities. Slovyansk - 1234/1203, Kramatorsk - 484/360. Week - 452/403, October - 761/610. Evacuation announced on Oct 22.
- [Более 1700 детей остаются в зоне принудительной эвакуации Донецкой области](https://novosti.ua/society/v-donetskoy-oblasti-ostayutsya-bolee-1700-detey-v-zone-obyazatelnoy-evakuatsii) - Fully matches numbers and formulations of the primary source. Confirms the zone expansion to parts of Kramatorsk.
- [В Донецкой области в зоне принудительной эвакуации остаются более 1700 детей](https://kp.ua/life/a738053-v-donetskoj-oblasti-v-zone-prinuditelnoj-evakuatsii-ostajutsja-bolee-1700-detej-) - Matches all key figures. Adds context: not all residents are ready to voluntarily leave their homes.
- [В Славянске остаются более 1700 детей — ГВА](https://www.ostro.org/ru/news/v-slavyanske-ostayutsya-bolee-1700-detej-gva-i567981) - Подтверждено по источнику ostro.org

## FAQ

### How many children remain in the forced evacuation zone in the Donetsk region?

According to Yulia Ryzhakova, head of the children's affairs service at the Donetsk Regional Administration, 1,746 children from 1,580 families remain in 15 settlements across four territorial communities.

### Which communities have the highest number of non-evacuated children?

The highest numbers are in the Slovyansk community (1,234 children from 1,203 families) and the Kramatorsk community (484 children from 360 families).

### How many children were evacuated in October?

In October, 761 children from 610 families were forcibly removed. Over the week preceding the statement, 452 children from 403 families were evacuated.

### When was the forced evacuation announced?

On October 22, mandatory evacuation of families with children was announced from all settlements in the Kramatorsk and Slovyansk territorial communities. The zone was also expanded to parts of Kramatorsk.