Kursk Region Governor Roman Starovoyt announced via his Telegram channel that residents whose homes were damaged by shelling by the Ukrainian Armed Forces and those living in border settlements will receive financial support from the regional government. The relief aims to help families recover by covering housing costs in two primary forms: payment for buying a new home and funds for constructing a new residence. The framework was set to ensure that aid reaches the people who need it most after the disturbances along the border area.
Officials clarified that the payment covers both the purchase of a replacement home and the construction of a new dwelling. The rules require that the newly acquired or built property have a living area not smaller than the total area of the building that was previously occupied by the beneficiary. The calculation of the payment is based on the total living space plus a fixed per-square-meter rate selected for the Kursk region. In practical terms, this rate is set at 74,050 rubles per square meter, providing a clear benchmark for the total available assistance.
There is a safeguard for cases where the cost of the purchased home within the Kursk region falls below the established payment. In such instances, the regional government will provide support up to the amount defined in the purchase and sale agreement, ensuring that families receive meaningful assistance regardless of market price fluctuations.
On the other hand, if the target house costs more than the calculated payment, recipients are free to contribute their own funds to cover the difference. This approach allows families to make informed decisions based on their needs and financial situations while still benefiting from substantial public support.
The region recently saw activity linked to the ongoing conflict, including reporting that Starovoyt visited the village of Nikolaevo-Daryino in the Sudzhansky district to assess the aftereffects of the shelling and the status of local housing and infrastructure. Such visits underscore the administration’s focus on direct, on-the-ground understanding of residents’ needs in affected communities, as well as the practical steps being taken to expedite aid and reconstruction efforts.
In parallel with this relief initiative, Russia has been testing and deploying a new drone suppression system designed to improve battlefield awareness and defense capabilities in the broader security landscape. This development reflects ongoing efforts to bolster regional stability and protect border communities while recovery programs are being implemented for damaged housing and infrastructure.
In summary, the Kursk region’s housing relief plan centers on providing transparent financial support for either purchasing or constructing homes that meet or exceed pre-existing living space. The program is structured to adapt to different price scenarios within the region, offering floor-level guarantees for lower-cost options and the flexibility for participants to supplement funding when needed. The overarching goal is to help families stabilize their living situations as the region continues to address the aftereffects of shelling and to support resilient, long-term recovery in affected border communities. (Source attribution: Kursk Region Governor’s Telegram channel.)