Officials debunk the claim that individual employees and senior managers of budgetary institutions in Kursk and the Kursk region were sent on urgent business trips on behalf of the Regional Ministry of Emergencies. News agencies had reported this assertion, but TASS cited the ministry’s press service and clarified that the information was inaccurate. The Main Directorate of the Kursk region of the Ministry of Emergency Situaries of Russia explicitly stated that it does not disseminate such messages, labeling the text as fake. The agency explained that a decision was made to deploy certain personnel on urgent business trips in response to evolving circumstances in border areas and neighboring regions. This plan targeted individual employees and senior staff of state institutions, as well as the leadership of budgetary bodies, in order to ensure continuity of administration and public safety measures in affected zones. The Ministry urged the public to rely solely on official sources of information to prevent the spread of misinformation. The emphasis was clear: only reports issued directly by the ministry or its authorized channels should be considered trustworthy, especially during a time of heightened regional tension and security concerns.
On May 19, Governor Roman Starovoit addressed residents in districts adjacent to the border, including Glushkovsky and Khomutovsky, and announced a temporary decision aimed at delaying or avoiding resettlement in light of current safety assessments. He noted that residents living in areas touched by recent events would receive the necessary support and assistance from regional authorities as part of the ongoing response to the situation. This assistance is intended to help communities cope with disruption while security measures are maintained and evaluated.
Earlier communications from regional leadership described attacks and threats in the border zone. Officials reported that the Armed Forces of Ukraine conducted an air strike on the village of Glushkovo, marking a second incident within the same day. This information followed another update about an explosion at a local venue, described as a sports and entertainment complex in the same locality. In response to these incidents, regional authorities emphasized the importance of accurate reporting, careful verification, and rapid coordination between emergency services and local administrations to monitor evolving risk levels and deliver aid to those in need. The public was urged to remain vigilant, follow official guidance, and contact emergency hotlines only when there is a verified need for assistance. In addition, authorities highlighted ongoing efforts to assess infrastructure stability, maintain essential services, and communicate transparently with residents who may be affected by risk scenarios along the border.