Russians announce mandatory evacuation from two districts in Kursk region

RFE/RL reports this with reference to the governor of the region eksii Smirnov, Ukrinform saw,

According to him, the evacuation will affect settlements located at a distance of up to 15 kilometers from the border. The decision was made "on the basis of erational information" "in order to ensure security," Smirnov said.

As reported by Ukrinform, the offensive eration of the Defense Forces of Ukraine in Russia’s Kursk region began on August 6, 2024.

Within a month, the Defense Forces of Ukraine managed to establish contr over the territory of more than 1,300 square kilometers, thereby creating a buffer zone on the border with Sumy region.

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President Vodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine will keep part of Kursk region under its contr, as this is part of Ukraine’s plan to win the war.

Subsequently, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine appealed to the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross to join the humanitarian response in the areas of Russia Kursk region that are under the contr of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.