This is reported by TASS with reference to a source in the People's Militia of the DPR.

According to the agency, there are still many civilians on the territory of the plant, and it is not possible to evacuate them faster due to constant shelling by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

“The operational environment is changing, and it is not always possible to safely withdraw people.

The exit of people will continue, most likely, for more than one day, ”the military man believes. 

Earlier, the Assistant Minister of the Interior of the LPR, Vitaly Kiselyov, said that near Lisichansk, the military of the Lugansk People's Republic detained, presumably, 12 mercenaries while trying to escape.