The Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia reported that the evacuation of refugees from Donbass will be carried out around the clock

“The evacuation will be carried out around the clock in accordance with the planned operational plans,” TASS reports.

Earlier, the heads of the DPR and LPR called on the local population to leave for Russia as soon as possible due to the aggravation of the situation in the Donbass.

According to the LPR headquarters, as of the evening of February 19, 16,747 people were evacuated to Russia.

As noted in the Russian Emergencies Ministry, 26 regions of the country are ready to accept refugees from Donbass.