Ukrainian officials have announced plans to establish a buffer zone inside Russia to safeguard communities in northern Ukraine from ongoing attacks. Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko revealed that over 2,000 strikes were launched by Russian forces on the Sumy region during the summer, utilizing various weapons including missiles, artillery, UAVs, attack drones, and mortars. As a result, more than 20,000 individuals have been evacuated from the area, which shares a border with Russian territory.
Klymenko emphasized the necessity of creating a buffer zone in the Kursk region to shield border communities from relentless enemy assaults. He highlighted the plight of Russian civilians in parts of the Kursk region now under Ukrainian military control, stating that they had been abandoned by Russia without essential supplies. The Ukrainian military is collaborating with the Interior Ministry to address the urgent needs of locals for drinking water, food, medicines, and hygiene kits, with plans to provide humanitarian aid promptly.
