Bridge Destruction Hampers Evacuations in Kursk Region Amid Ukrainian Incursion

Ukrainian forces have destroyed a bridge over the Seym River in Russia's Kursk region, significantly hampering civilian evacuations by land. The action has led to a mass evacuation of the Glushkov district, home to 20,000 people, following a swift Ukrainian incursion into the area.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Moscow | Updated: 16-08-2024 21:33 IST | Created: 16-08-2024 21:33 IST
Bridge Destruction Hampers Evacuations in Kursk Region Amid Ukrainian Incursion
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Ukrainian forces have destroyed a bridge over the Seym River in Russia's Kursk region, Russia's TASS news agency reported Friday. The destruction hinders civilian evacuations by land, according to local security services.

A mass evacuation is underway in the Glushkov district, which has a population of 20,000. This follows a swift Ukrainian incursion into the region.

The incident has exacerbated tensions and raised concerns about the safety and mobility of civilians in the affected area.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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