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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Samya Kullab

More Russians are urged to flee Ukraine's cross-border attack as the Kremlin scrambles to respond

Russian Defense Ministry Press Service

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An official in the Kursk border region of Russia on Monday urged more residents to evacuate due to the “very tense situation” in the area, where Russian forces are still scrambling to respond to a surprise Ukrainian attack after almost a week of fierce fighting.

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