Russian Transport Minister Roman Starovoit arrived in the Kursk region and held a meeting with the regional deputy head Alexei Smirnov, Smirnov reported on his Telegram channel.
The acting regional head announced that Starovoit has been in the Kursk region for the second day. During his meeting with Smirnov on August 10, he discussed the current situation in the region, what measures are being taken to resettle people and ensure the safety of the transport complex.
“I was in contact with Roman Vladimirovich from the first hours of the terrorist attack on the Kursk region, and from that moment the Ministry of Transport and all subordinate bodies took an active part in providing support to the region,” Smirnov said.
The Deputy Governor thanked the minister and everyone who helped the region.
Roman Starovoit was born in Kursk. He took over as governor of the Kursk region on September 16, 2019. He served in this position until May 14, 2024, after which he headed the Ministry of Transport of Russia.
On August 6, the Armed Forces of Ukraine launched an offensive on the territory of the Kursk region. Many settlements were taken under fire, and the situation in Sudzha became particularly tense.
August 8 at the Ministry of Defense reportedIt was reported that the clashes took place in the Sudzhansky and Korenevsky districts of the Kursk region, which are directly adjacent to the Russian-Ukrainian border. On the evening of August 9, in the Belgorod, Bryansk and Kursk regions was introduced Who mode. In this context, the evacuation of citizens from border settlements continues.
Previously in Kursk deployed Tent city for refugees
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Source: Gazeta
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