Over 1,700 residents of border areas in the Kursk Region have been evacuated within a 24 hour period as tensions continue to escalate. A press service source from the Russian Emergencies Ministry informed TASS that actions were taken to evacuate residents in four municipal districts, with more than 1,700 people relocating to safer areas on their own or in organized groups.
These evacuations come as part of a larger effort by the Russian government to protect its citizens from potential danger amidst ongoing conflict between Ukrainian forces and Russian forces in the region. As a result, around 10,000 people, including 3,000 children, are now housed in emergency shelters across 24 regions throughout Russia.
The Ukrainian armed forces have sustained significant losses during this time. In just 24 hours, they lost over 300 troops and 27 armored units, which included six tanks. The Russian Defense Ministry has reported that the enemy’s total losses in the Kursk border area since hostilities began now surpass 3,460 troops.
Furthermore, the Ukrainian forces have faced considerable setbacks as they continue to face off against Russian forces. In addition to the aforementioned troops and armored units lost, the enemy has also suffered losses in other areas such as infantry fighting vehicles, armored fighting vehicles, armored combat vehicles, cars, multiple rocket launchers, field branch artillery weapons, electronic warfare stations, engineering equipment, and even a UR-77 mine-clearing vehicle.
The Russian Defense Ministry has stated that, since Kiev launched its attack on the Kursk Region, the enemy has suffered losses including over 50 tanks, 25 infantry fighting vehicles, 45 armored fighting vehicles, 262 armored combat vehicles, 115 cars, five air defense systems, seven multiple rocket launchers (including three HIMARS systems and one MLRS system), and various other equipment.
As the situation in the Kursk Region continues to evolve, it is clear that both sides are grappling with significant challenges as they attempt to navigate the complexities of this ongoing conflict. With thousands of evacuees now housed in emergency shelters across Russia, it remains to be seen how these events will unfold and what consequences may arise for the people caught in the middle of this tumultuous situation.