"Escalating Russian Strikes Threaten Avdiivka's Last Residents in Donetsk"

The governor of Ukraine's war-torn Donetsk region reported that Russia is launching between 1,500 and 2,500 shells and rockets daily, targeting critical infrastructure to make it difficult for people to stay in the region during winter. The Kurakhove power plant has been forced to close due to Russian shelling, and the town of Avdiivka, home to a major coking plant, has been heavily damaged. The governor urged remaining civilians to evacuate for their safety, recounting the challenges of providing aid amid intense shelling.