Ukraine to organise evacuation corridors as Russian civilians flee Kursk region

FRANCE 24

14 August 2024 at 1:34 am·1-min read

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday on Telegram that humanitarian aid and a temporary military administration may be needed in the Kursk region as a Ukrainian official outlined plans to establish evacuation corridors for civilians looking to flee. Read our liveblog to see how all the day's events unfolded.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday on Telegram that humanitarian aid and a temporary military administration may be needed in the Kursk region as Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk outlined plans for a "security zone" with humanitarian assistance and evacuation corridors for civilians looking to flee.
The head of Russia's Belgorod region declared a state of emergency Wednesday, saying the situation was "extremely difficult" in the border region.
Kyiv has put the chance of peace talks with Russia "on a long pause" by attacking the Kursk region, a Russian special envoy said on Wednesday. Kyiv has said its incursion into Russian territory was a way of forcing Moscow to the negotiating table.
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