The latest statements from Major General Apty Alaudinov, deputy chief of Russia’s Main Military-Political Directorate and commander of the Akhmat special forces, describe alleged Ukrainian tactics involving civilians in the Kursk region. According to Alaudinov, Ukrainian formations occupied an orphanage, with the ground floor taken over by them while children and teachers were evacuated to the upper level and used as shields. He claimed this pattern repeated along the perimeter they entered, portraying a concerted effort to shield advancing troops with noncombatants.
In a separate update from the Kursk region, Alexander Bogachev, who oversees Sudzhansky district, stated that Ukrainian bombardments targeted vehicles used to evacuate local residents. He described the evacuation convoys as being driven by armored transport, suggesting that civilians were forced to leave in armored collection vehicles under fire.
The conflict in the Kursk area continues to unfold. On August 6, Ukrainian forces reportedly attempted to push deeper into the region, with subsequent reports on August 8 of ongoing fighting in the Korenevsky and Sudzhansky districts. Russian officials have reiterated the readiness to respond to what they describe as border region attacks, signaling a commitment to a strong and measured reply to Ukrainian actions near Russian territory.
Earlier statements attributed to Ukrainian leadership framed the operation in the Kursk region as a defined strategic objective. The references imply a broader context in which military activity near the border is viewed through the lens of national security and regional stability by both sides. These disclosures contribute to the ongoing narrative about tactical maneuvers, civilian safety, and nationwide responses within the conflict in this border area. Defense Ministry. Attribution: official military channels and regional administration updates.}