In a significant escalation of efforts to protect civilian populations, the Kharkiv Defense Council has announced the expansion of its mandatory evacuation zone to include 27 settlements in Velyky Burluk, six in Vilhuvatka, and seven in Shevchenkove. Regional military administration head Oleh Synehubov confirmed that the decision targets families with children, emphasizing the heightened risk of harm in these areas. This move underscores the ongoing military tension in the region and the prioritization of vulnerable groups in evacuation strategies.