Russia has admitted that a large part of the residents of the Kursk border areas have been evacuated

He Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations It announced on Wednesday that the majority of the residents of the border areas of the region Kursk have been ousted Due to the intrusions of Ukrainian troops.

Thousands of people have been evacuated to safer places since the attacks began on August 6. According to Doss Agency, some 8,000 Displaced people, incl 2,500 Children, now in shelters in 11 Russian regions.

These numbers underline the urgency of humanitarian action and the scale of the conflict's impact on civilians.

This wave of evictions followed a statement by the interim governor of Kursk, Alexey SmirnovWho reports around it 121,000 citizens Already expelled from Ukraine and other border regions 60,000 People will be shifted to safer places in coming days.

Smirnov also acknowledged that Ukrainian forces are now under control 28 localities in the Kursk regionAbout 2,000 people live there Not sure where.

The Ukrainian military command was elevated this Wednesday 76 The number of Russian territories under its control.

Meanwhile, officials SumiThe Ukrainian region bordering Kursk has announced a mass evacuation affecting residents of 183 towns.

On another front, a certain stabilization of the situation in the Russian region BelgorodAnd located on the border of Ukraine, allows return Some were evacuated to their homes.

The humanitarian situation is worsening by the day, and massive population displacements are creating challenges for Russian and international organizations seeking to address the growing crisis.

Available information does not provide an exact figure for how many people have been evacuated in total, making it difficult to accurately assess the impact on these areas.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr ZelenskySecurity and humanitarian assistance in the Russian province held a significant meeting to address the situation Kursk. The meeting highlighted the complexity and dynamism of conflicts in the region, with implications for both military operations and humanitarian initiatives.

At the center of these humanitarian efforts, the Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister, Irina VereshchukAnnounced opening Humanitarian Corridors Intended to evacuate civilians.

Vereshchuk notes that these corridors will allow for “humanitarian operations to support the public within a given area.” Russia As he did Ukraine. The officer pointed out Russian citizens The region is protected by humanitarian law, which Ukraine fully adheres to.

These arrangements are not carried out alone: ​​consultations are carried out with various international organizations, and they involve the participation of representatives. International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)of United Nations and other humanitarian organizations.

The presence of these organizations is crucial to ensure that humanitarian operations are carried out in accordance with international norms.

The Ukrainian president said: “Ukraine defends itself and residents of its border towns, but also takes serious measures on Russian territory. “Our forces strictly adhere to the requirements of international conventions and humanitarian laws,” according to The Guardian.

Regarding the situation on the military ground, Zelensky announced “significant developments” in the Kursk province, with Ukrainian forces able to advance up to two kilometers in several directions.

This progress is complemented by the statements of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Alexander ChirskyEarlier this week they said they were able to control about 1,000 square kilometers of Russian territory.

(With information from EFE and Europa Press)