LONDON DAILY ARCHIVE
Mass Evacuation in Kursk Following Ukrainian Incursion
Russia has evacuated over 76,000 people from the Kursk region after significant Ukrainian troops' incursion. The fierce battles are happening up to 20 kilometers inside Russian territory, marking the largest attack since the war commenced in 2022.
11 August 2024 · 10:47 UTC
This action was confirmed by the local emergency ministry and reported by the Tass news agency.
The situation escalated when Russia began intense battles with thousands of Ukrainian troops penetrated as far as 20 kilometers (12 miles) into the Kursk region.
This incursion represents the largest attack on Russian territory since the war began in 2022.