A girl transported from the Kursk region to Moscow after sustaining injuries during shelling remains in serious condition, according to the director of the Research Institute of Emergency Paediatric Surgery and Traumatology. The update came from Alexander Bryantsev, who noted that the situation is watched closely by medical teams in the capital. Moscow.
She is reported to have shrapnel wounds affecting both the chest and abdomen. The patient is on a ventilator, and while her vital signs are being monitored, her overall condition is described as stable but serious. Medical staff are prioritizing careful respiratory management and ongoing assessment to determine the next steps in treatment. The aim remains to support her until she can begin to breathe independently, with adjustments to her care plan as her condition evolves. (Source: medical briefing at the Research Institute)
The head of the institute indicated that a transition from assisted ventilation to spontaneous breathing is anticipated around August 9, contingent on her responsiveness and respiratory stability. The transition plan will involve gradual weaning from ventilatory support and continuous monitoring for any signs of complication. (Source: institutional update)
Alongside the injured girl, a 7-year-old boy was also brought to the hospital with penetrating head trauma caused by shrapnel entering the skull. He is currently receiving care in the department of general neurosurgery, where surgeons are assessing the extent of injury and planning potential intervention. Bryantsev stressed that surgical treatment remains a possibility, with timing and approach determined by the child’s condition and imaging results. (Source: clinical briefing)
Both children are expected to require long-term rehabilitation after their initial medical stabilization. The head of the research institute emphasized that rehabilitation will be a prolonged process, involving multidisciplinary teams to address physical, neurological, and psychosocial needs to maximize recovery outcomes. (Source: clinical team statement)
Meanwhile, the regional conflict context continues to impact the area around Kursk. On August 6, Ukrainian forces reportedly crossed the border into the Kursk region, with fighting ongoing in the days that followed. The clashes were described by official channels as occurring in the Sudzhansky and Korenevsky districts, which border Ukraine. (Source: defence ministry summaries)
In response to the broader humanitarian impact, a social support mechanism was activated in the Russian Federation on August 9. A working group was established to promptly provide assistance to residents affected by the conflict in the Kursk region, aiming to coordinate relief measures and ensure rapid access to critical services. (Source: social support fund release)
Separately, public statements from regional leadership have addressed the security situation, with officials signaling timelines and strategic considerations about the conflict zone near Kursk. (Source: regional authorities)