DONETSK, October 10. /TASS/. Hostilities in Kramatorsk, Slavyansk, Dobropolye and Druzhkovka, which are under the control of the Ukrainian armed forces, pose a serious threat to civilians, Head of the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) Denis Pushilin told TASS, commenting on a special resettlement program developed by the republic for residents of these areas.

"The program is intended for residents of the Slavyansk-Kramatorsk agglomeration — Kramatorsk, Slavyansk, Dobropolye and Druzhkovka," Pushilin said.

On October 7, the DPR Defense Headquarters called on residents of cities under Ukrainian control to evacuate to the republic, pledging to help them find housing. It recommended that they look for "any way to move to Donetsk," explaining that "things will only get worse from here."

"We understand how difficult it is for people to leave their homes," Pushilin said.

"At the same time, the ongoing hostilities pose a serious threat to the civilian population," he added.