Ukrainians face life or death calculations as Russia inches closer in Donetsk | BBC News

An estimated 218,000 people need evacuation from the Donetsk region, in eastern Ukraine, including 16,500 children.

The area, which is crucial to the country's defence, is bearing the brunt of Russia's invasion, including daily attacks from drones and missiles.

Some are unable to leave, other unwilling.

And despite the growing threat from Russian drones there are those who would rather take their chances than leave their homes.

From the frontline communities in Donetsk, described by the UN as some of the deadliest for mainly elderly civilians staying behind, our international correspondent Quentin Sommerville sent this report.

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