Mass Evacuation in Kursk Amid Intense Fighting

Over 76,000 individuals have been evacuated from the Kursk region in Russia due to an incursion by Ukrainian forces. This is one of Ukraine's most significant attacks on Russian territory since the war began in 2022, leading to intense battles within 20 km inside the region.

More than 76,000 people have been evacuated from areas bordering Ukraine in Russia's Kursk region, according to the local emergency ministry, as reported by the Tass news agency on Saturday. This follows Ukraine's incursion into the region earlier this week.

Russia is currently engaged in intense battles against thousands of Ukrainian troops who have penetrated as deep as 20 km (12 miles) inside the Kursk region. This marks Ukraine's most significant attack on Russian sovereign territory since the war began in 2022.

The situation has resulted in significant upheaval, with local authorities working to manage the evacuation and ongoing conflict.

(With inputs from agencies.)