The russians completely isolate the occupied settlements from Ukraine, prohibiting evacuation, and not allowing the volunteers. In particular, as of today, all the occupied settlements of Velykoburlytskyi district of Kharkiv region are blocked. Departure is possible only to the territory of the russian federation.

There is an absolute ban on the delivering of humanitarian cargo from the territory controlled by Ukraine. Local residents have been warned that volunteers, who are trying to deliver assistance, are being shot. Recently, it became known about the execution of volunteers who were coming from the village of Shevchenkove.

As of April 20, there is no mobile communication in the area. Many settlements were left without electricity. ATMs do not work, and products are sold at increased prices. There is no medical care and no supply of medicines. Roads, including dirt roads, are mined.