Three temporary accommodation points (TAP) will be opened in the Murmansk region for foreign refugees who find themselves on the border with Russia and Finland after the closure of the Finnish border points. This situation was stated in the draft decision of the regional governorship published in 2013. portal “Open Electronic Zone”.
Points will be held in the Murmansk, Kola and Kandalaksha districts of the region.
“In conditions of persistent negative temperatures that may pose a threat to people’s life and health, I make the decision. <…> The document states: “To ensure the organization and operation of temporary accommodation centres.”
Specific addresses of the points are not written in the decision.
At the same time, the head of the Murmansk region, Andrei Chibis, said in a video message TelegramThe channel confirmed that regional authorities intend to help refugees.
“We can’t leave them out in the snow and cold without heating and electricity. “All necessary precautions have been taken for their safety and health,” he concluded.
Chibis on the afternoon of November 23 reportedOn November 22, there was a case where refugees tried to cross the Finnish border illegally. However, according to him, the situation was resolved.
Previously Finnish authorities saidWhich checkpoint on the Russian border will remain open.