The governor of the Kursk region, Roman Starovoit, announced that the region has received additional support in the form of personnel and funding from the Russian Ministry of Defense. He conveyed this update through his official Telegram channel, underscoring that the new resources are intended to reinforce security measures and sustain critical operations along the border. The news aligns with ongoing efforts to bolster regional resilience amid ongoing regional tensions and the need to maintain safe conditions for residents and essential infrastructure.
In Starovoit’s assessment, the decisions taken are aimed at ensuring public safety and protecting vital infrastructure. Special emphasis was placed on border zones, where heightened vigilance and reinforced patrols are designed to deter potential threats and respond rapidly to any incidents. The governor’s office has stressed that these steps are part of a broader strategy to sustain order and stability across the region, particularly in areas susceptible to cross-border risks and security challenges.
Anastasia Gurina, who previously served as press secretary for Starovoit, reiterated that, given the difficult security situation in regions neighboring Ukraine, heightened security measures will be implemented throughout Kursk on the governor’s directive. The update highlights a coordinated approach that leverages local authorities and federal support to maintain an elevated level of readiness, ensuring rapid communication, situational awareness, and coordinated response capabilities across municipal and regional authorities.
Starovoit also recalled that public order had already been strengthened in response to the yellow level of the terrorist threat, signaling a proactive posture to safeguard communities during periods of elevated risk. The shift in warnings and corresponding security protocols reflects a commitment to transparency with residents while maintaining flexibility to adjust measures as conditions evolve. The emphasis remains on minimizing disruption to daily life while maximizing protective actions in vulnerable corridors and population centers.
On March 2, the Kursk region’s governor reported via his Telegram channel that the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) were continuing to shell border areas within Kursk. He noted the accumulation of incidents and confirmed the attendance of additional personnel, with twenty new individuals joining the security response during shelling episodes affecting localities such as Troitsky and Begoshcha. The governor framed these developments as part of a broader security mandate that prioritizes timely information sharing, rapid mobilization, and sustained defensive operations along the frontier to shield residents and critical facilities from cross-border aggression.