Russia’s Kursk authorities form armed volunteer group for security in evacuated areas, amid ongoing looting
Russian authorities in Kursk Oblast have created the "Bars - Kursk" armed volunteer group to maintain order in evacuated areas. This move follows Ukraine's advance into the region and reports of widespread looting by both locals and Russian military personnel in Russian-controlled areas.
Authorities in Russia’s Kursk Oblast have announced the creation of an armed volunteer group called “Bars – Kursk” to maintain order in the region, as reported by RFE/RL’s Current Time on 29 August. Acting Governor Aleksei Smirnov stated that the primary function of the group will be to ensure security in eight evacuated districts and other territories of Kursk Oblast.
In the wake of the Ukrainian advance, incidents of looting have been reported. Video footage emerged showing individuals in Russian uniforms looting a Wildberries warehouse – “Russian Amazon” – in the village of Zvannoe, Glushkovsky district, Kursk Oblast.
More and more often locals report cases of robbery by Russian soldiers in the Glushkovsky district of the Kursk region of Russia.
The video shows Russian soldiers looting stores in the village of Zvannoe, Kursk region.
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