Ukraine Sets Up Aid Storage in Sumy for Russian Civilians Amid Ongoing Conflict

Ukraine has established storage facilities in Sumy to send humanitarian aid to Russian civilians in Kursk. The aid focuses on food, water, and medicine for the needy, particularly the elderly and families with children. This move follows Ukraine's control of 82 settlements in the region post-August 6 attack.

Ukraine has established storage facilities in the northern Sumy region to store and distribute humanitarian aid to Russian civilians situated in the Kyiv-controlled area of Russia's western Kursk region, according to a statement by Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko on Friday.

The minister said the move aims to assist elderly people, those with disabilities, and families with children who have been left without necessary supplies. Although the exact number and locations of these facilities were not disclosed, a video posted on the ministry's Telegram account showed military personnel organizing aid efforts.

In his visit to the Sumy region, Klymenko mentioned that around 150 food parcels had already been dispatched to the area, with plans to set up evacuation corridors and allow international humanitarian assistance. Meanwhile, Russia has criticized the Ukrainian incursion as a 'major provocation' and has warned of serious retaliation.