An official in the Kursk border region of Russia has called for more residents to evacuate due to the escalating situation in the area. Russian forces are currently responding to a surprise attack launched by Ukrainian troops after almost a week of intense fighting.
More than 76,000 people have already fled their homes in areas of Kursk as Ukrainian forces crossed the border on August 6, advancing as deep as 30 kilometers into Russian territory. The town of Sudzha, located about 10 kilometers over the border, has been partially occupied by Ukrainian troops, including an important natural gas transit station.
