“From February 21, an emergency regime has been introduced in the Penza region for the authorities, the system for preventing and eliminating emergencies,” the regional government’s Telegram channel reports.
The introduction of emergency situations is associated with the acceptance of citizens from the LPR and DPR in the region, their accommodation and the provision of comprehensive assistance.
This order was signed by the governor of the region Oleg Melnichenko.
As of the evening of February 20, 33,815 refugees crossed the LPR border with Russia in two days.
Acting head of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia Alexander Chupriyan said that 26 Russian regions are ready to accept refugees.
The press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations also noted that the evacuation of refugees from Donbass will be carried out around the clock.
Earlier, the LPR said that the situation on the line of contact in the Donbass is extremely tense, Kiev is preparing to unleash hostilities along the entire line of contact.