Civilians in Russia’s Kursk Oblast are being evacuated as Ukraine’s incursion into the region continues. The Belovsky district, bordering Ukraine, is the latest area advised for evacuation by regional authorities.
Acting governor Alexey Smirnov instructed transport preparations for residents to leave safely. Ukrainian forces entered the Belovsky district while Russian reinforcements are mobilizing.
Despite tensions, clashes between Ukrainian and Russian forces have been denied. Evacuation measures are also in place for the nearby Krasnoyaruzhsky District due to Ukrainian military activity.
Russian media’s limited information on the situation has sparked concerns. Authorities have declared a “counter-terrorism operation” in response to the incursion, evacuating thousands from the conflict zones.
This unprecedented attack on Kursk Oblast has brought war back to Russian soil, raising international alarm and highlighting the need for diplomatic solutions.