Over 121,000 Evacuated From Kursk Region, Says Russian Emergency Official

Russian emergency officials reported that over 121,000 civilians have been evacuated from nine border districts in the Kursk region. Artyom Sharov, deputy spokesperson for the Emergencies Ministry, confirmed this development on Monday.

Sharov detailed that since the evacuation began, more than 121,000 people have been relocated from the affected areas. In the past 24 hours alone, over 650 individuals either left voluntarily or were escorted in organized groups, he added.

The evacuation process is ongoing. Displaced individuals are being directed to stay with relatives or in temporary shelters. Currently, 84 temporary shelters have been set up in the Kursk region, providing refuge for more than 6,500 people.

In addition, there are 120 temporary shelters operating across 23 regions in Russia, accommodating approximately 3,000 people. Another 390 shelters, with a capacity to house more than 19,000 people, are prepared to receive evacuees from the Kursk region. These shelters are distributed across 57 different territories throughout Russia.

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Meanwhile, the Russian Defence Ministry reported ongoing fighting, with Ukrainian forces continuing their offensive actions. The Ministry claimed that all Ukrainian attacks were successfully repelled. Russian aviation and artillery have targeted Ukrainian troops and reserves, while reconnaissance units are searching forests for groups advancing deeper into Russian territory.

The Ministry also reported capturing a significant number of prisoners and destroying some military equipment, including advanced HIMARS multiple rocket launchers.

On the other hand, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on Telegram that Ukraine’s objectives in the Kursk region are being met. He cited Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi and mentioned that Ukrainian troops have taken many captives, potentially for future prisoner exchanges.

Independent verification of these claims remains challenging due to the ongoing conflict. Special care needs were addressed by sending those in need to social service institutions.

Overall, the situation in the Kursk region continues to evolve, with both sides reporting significant developments amid the ongoing conflict.