The head of Kursk region, Roman Starovoit, stated that Russian Armed Forces are engaged with Ukrainian forces near the border. He shared this information on his telegraph channel, presenting the situation from his regional perspective.
Starovoit described ongoing exchanges of fire with targets identified by Ukrainian forces. He urged residents to stay calm and to follow official guidance as authorities monitor the developments along the frontier.
Earlier reports indicated that a motorized rifle platoon would guard parts of the Russia-Ukraine border in Kursk region. The unit would draw personnel from across various regions, including mobilized residents, reinforcing border security.
The governor noted that the platoon forts span the border region facing Ukraine, with the distance to the frontier measured at roughly six kilometers. He visited one of the fortifications and observed that work on the site is advancing, with heating and electricity already in place and preparations underway for a bathhouse and a kitchen to support troops stationed there.
At the end of January, Starovoit confirmed that additional forces had been routed to Kursk to protect the border. He highlighted the presence of contingents from the Ministry of Defense, Border Guard, National Guard, and other agencies in the region, coordinating responsibility for border security and related operations. This multi-agency deployment reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen monitoring and response capabilities along the border near Ukraine, as described in official briefings and regional updates (Source: Telegram channel statements by the regional head).