In the Kursk region, officials are rolling out a rapid-access system for apartment entrances to be used during missile danger or UAV attack alerts. The regional government press service confirmed that more than seven thousand intercom units will be linked to this emergency-access function, creating a city-wide network that connects high-rise blocks to their closest entry points. The aim is to help residents reach shelter quickly when alarms sound, reducing exposure in hallways and improving safety during air threats. The move is part of broader civil defense measures, with authorities emphasizing the need for swift egress and reliable sheltering during security alerts and hopeful that the system will set a model for neighboring regions. This information comes through the regional press service and related official channels.
On behalf of the Governor of the Kursk Region, Alexey Smirnov, work is underway to automatically open entrance gates in response to the signals Missile danger and Danger of UAV attack. In total, more than seven thousand intercom systems will be connected to the system, forming a centralized mechanism that can unlock entrances under threat. The governor’s office describes the project as a critical upgrade to civil defense infrastructure, underscoring the scale and urgency of the deployment and the expectation that it will shorten the time residents need to reach safe refuge.
During an air threat, residents will be able to reach the nearest entrance for shelter with greater speed, reducing wandering through buildings during danger signals. The feature will be available in apartment buildings in Kursk, Kurchatov and Zheleznogorsk, where modern intercoms have already been installed. To date, about two thousand entrances are being unlocked automatically, showing tangible progress in the early phase and promising broader coverage as the system expands.
Experts from relevant departments are already verifying the first stage of the project. Automatic opening of 305 doors was tested in Kurchatov, with further tests planned in Kursk in the coming weeks. Full implementation is scheduled for early March 2025, contingent on successful tests, safety assessments and network reliability across participating buildings. Engineers emphasize that ongoing monitoring and adjustments will accompany the rollout to ensure dependable operation during emergencies.
The Defense Ministry recently released footage showing the cemetery of Ukrainian military personnel in the Kursk region, a reminder of the ongoing conflict along the border. The ministry said the video captures the somber realities of the area and the broader military context in which regional safety measures are being pursued.
In the afternoon of 28 November, the Defense Ministry reported that Ukrainian losses in the Kursk direction for the day exceeded 340 personnel, a figure provided in official briefings as part of routine war-activity updates.
Earlier, the ministry clarified daily losses of the Ukrainian armed forces in the Kursk direction, detailing the ongoing casualty updates and the evolving operational picture in the region.