Russia evacuates over 76,000 people from Kursk

Deputy Director of the Information Policy Department at the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations Artyom Sharov has announced that more than 76,000 people were evacuated from the border areas of the Kursk region to safe locations.

“The primary focus of the operational headquarters is relocating residents from these areas to safe locations. Since the beginning of this operation, over 76,000 people have been temporarily relocated to safe locations. Some have found accommodation with relatives and friends, while others have been placed in temporary accommodation centres. Currently, 60 temporary accommodation centres have been set up, housing over 4,400 individuals,” Sharov stated, Caliber.Az reports citing the local media.

He noted that 26 temporary accommodation centres have been established directly within the Kursk region. Additionally, temporary shelters are operational in Oryol, Moscow, Tula, Voronezh, Lipetsk, Kaluga, and Tver.

“Cars and trains are being used to evacuate people. Buses will also be used to transport citizens to safe areas,” he said.

“In all temporary accommodation centres, individuals receive necessary medical and psychological support, as well as informational assistance. Citizens are being advised on document restoration and helped with applications for financial aid.”

The Kursk region was subjected to a massive attack from Ukraine on August 6. The Defence Ministry reported that Ukrainian forces attempted to breach the border using tanks and armoured vehicles. The shelling and drone attacks resulted in the deaths of three residents and injured 24 people, including six children. Overnight, four more drones were shot down over the region. Acting Governor of the Kursk region, Alexei Smirnov, stated that he had a phone conversation with the president during the night, briefing him on the situation in the region.