Putin’s Statements on the Kursk Region
Russian President Vladimir Putin made important statements about the current situation in the Kursk region at a meeting with government members. Drawing attention to the attacks carried out by the Ukrainian army on Kursk, Putin said, “The Kiev authorities are trying to carry out large-scale provocative actions. Using various types of weapons, including missiles, they are indiscriminately firing at civilian buildings, homes and ambulances.”He used the expressions.
Stating that he will meet with officials from the Russian Ministry of Defense, Law Enforcement, General Staff and the Federal Security Service (FSB) at the meeting, Putin said that he will receive comprehensive information from the authorities about the situation in the region. He also said that he met with the Deputy Governor of the Kursk Region Alexei Smirnov and gave instructions to provide the necessary support to civilians in this process. Putin emphasized the importance of the Russian government taking the necessary steps in this regard.
Development of the Event
As a result of the attacks launched by the Ukrainian army on Russian territory, violent clashes have occurred between the two armies. The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that the Ukrainian army units attacking the Kursk region suffered significant losses and that counter-operations are ongoing.
Deputy Governor of the Kursk Region, Aleksey Smirnov, stated that they have begun evacuating civilians from settlements that were attacked on the Russian-Ukrainian border and that hundreds of civilians were evacuated from the region in one day. It is emphasized that all measures must be taken to ensure the safety of civilians in this process.
