He said this on the air of the “Espresso” television channel.
“Seventy percent of residents left the city. First of all, these are young people and families with children. Those who remained were mainly pensioners, city hall employees, employees of budgetary institutions and organisations, doctors and teachers. Of course, not all of them, but the majority, nevertheless, the basic needs of the population are met and all social services are provided,” Zarko said.
According to the head of the Bilopolska OTG, there are communication problems in the city. Internet and electricity are partially available. If there is no light, there is a problem with the water supply.
“Banks are not working, but ATMs are. Pharmacies are still working. There are places to buy products, although there is not the same variety as before. But you can live, because you have seen worse times,” Zarko stressed.
- On September 19, the Russian occupation army bombed Sumy with guided aerial bombs, one of which hit the Sumy nursing home. Rescuers have finished their work at the scene of the attack, which killed a 70-year-old woman and injured 14 others.
