NewsKursk crisis: Governor reports unknown fate of 2,000 residents

Kursk crisis: Governor reports unknown fate of 2,000 residents

Governor Alexei Smirnov of the Kursk region informed Vladimir Putin on Monday that 28 towns in the region are under enemy control. The fate of about 2,000 residents is unknown.

Vladimir Putin and the governor of the Kursk Oblast, Alexei Smirnov
Vladimir Putin and the governor of the Kursk Oblast, Alexei Smirnov
Images source: © kremlin

9:38 AM EDT, August 12, 2024

The fate of about 2,000 residents of the Kursk region, located in 28 settlements under enemy control, is unknown, Acting Governor of the Kursk region Alexei Smirnov reported on Monday.

The governor connected remotely with the President of Russia, to whom he reported on the situation in the region attacked by Ukrainian forces.

The head of the Kursk region reported that 180,000 people in the region are being evacuated. He also stated that as a result of the fighting in the Kursk region, 12 civilians were killed, and 121 people were injured.

Smirnov also informed Putin how far the Ukrainian forces have advanced. He said the depth of penetration by the Armed Forces of Ukraine was 7.5 miles, and the width was 25 miles.

The governor added that 25 miles of anti-tank trench has already been dug in the Kursk region to protect against the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Additionally, 90 platoon forts are being constructed on the order of the Ministry of Defense.

Source: ASTRA, RIA Novosti, Tass

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