Kursk Region Issues Swift Evacuation Amid Battle Escalation

The acting governor of Russia's Kursk region, Alexei Smirnov, urged faster evacuation of civilians as fighting near the Ukrainian border intensifies. Instructions were given to expedite evacuation in the Belovsky district. The announcement was made via Telegram, highlighting the urgency due to growing risks.

The acting governor of Russia's Kursk region, which borders Ukraine, has called for a faster evacuation of civilians amid escalating conflicts with Kyiv's forces.

Alexei Smirnov, the acting governor, announced on the Telegram app that he instructed the head of the Belovsky district to expedite evacuation orders.

This directive underscores the growing urgency as the region faces increasing risks due to ongoing battles.

(With inputs from agencies.)