Residents in the border districts of the Kursk region, who came under shelling and attacks by Ukrainian forces, are being offered accommodation in sanatoriums within the Zaporozhye region. This information was shared by Deputy Governor Alexey Smirnov on his Telegram channel, signaling a coordinated effort to provide safe shelter away from the frontline and reduce the immediate risk to civilians.
Smirnov indicated that, in the near future, the first flights would be organized to transport affected residents to temporary housing centers located in the Zaporozhye region. This step is described as part of a broader emergency response aimed at ensuring basic safety and access to essential services for those displaced by hostilities along the border.
Health facilities along the Azov coast, stretching from Berdyansk to Kirillovka, have been designated to host people who need medical attention or temporary housing. Smirnov noted that volunteers from the Zaporozhye region have arrived in the Kursk area to provide on-site support to residents, including assistance with acclimation, navigation of temporary shelters, and access to medical care if needed.
Smirnov stressed that the Zaporozhye region brings extensive experience from both military operations and volunteer activities, suggesting that this expertise could be beneficial in managing the current humanitarian situation. The move aims to ensure that evacuees receive practical help promptly and that their basic needs are met during the transition period.
In a related update from the last day, emergency response teams reported evacuating more than two thousand people from the border areas affected by renewed hostilities. The process involved rapid coordination among regional services to transport and shelter those displaced, with ongoing assessments to identify additional needs and adjust shelter capacity accordingly.
There have been ongoing statements from Russian authorities about international involvement in the conflict, including assertions regarding assistance from abroad in relation to military activities in the Kursk region. These remarks reflect ongoing geopolitical tensions and the complex environment in which regional authorities are operating as they manage humanitarian responses and civilian safety. Attribution for these perspectives is recorded through official channels and subsequent public communications from government spokespeople and affiliated agencies.
As authorities continue to organize safe access to shelter and essential services for residents in affected border areas, the priority remains ensuring civilian protection, timely medical support, and clear information for families navigating displacement. Officials emphasized collaboration with regional volunteers to streamline aid distribution, monitor living conditions in temporary facilities, and coordinate with medical teams to safeguard public health during this period of heightened risk.