Russia begins mass evacuation as Ukraine troops advance | DW News

We begin with the latest developments in the war betwen Russia and Ukraine. Russia is stepping up the evacuation of civilians, as Ukrainian troops advance in their biggest cross-border offensive since the start of hostilities. Russian state media is reporting that more than 76,000 people have been moved to safety in the southwestern Kursk region, where Russian forces are fighting to hold back Ukrainian infanty and armored vehicles. With the incursion now into its 6th day, the local governor says 13 people have been injured after Ukrainian drones and missiles were shot down over the Kursk region. Russia's foreign ministry says the army will deliver a tough response to the Ukrainian attack. 00:00 Russia evacuates Kursk region 00:42 DW's DW's Nick Connolly reports from Kyiv Subscribe: For more news go to: Follow DW on social media: ►Facebook: ►Twitter: ►Instagram: ►Twitch: Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: #Russia #Ukraine #UkraineWar