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Ukraine shells Russian city of Belgorod: Emergency declared | News India

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Kiev: Ukrainian forces entered Russia's territory and opened heavy shelling, prompting a state of emergency to be declared in the border province of Belgorod on Wednesday. After attacking nearby Kursk, the Ukrainian army again launched a major attack in Belgorod, where five thousand children were evacuated to camps in safe areas. On the other hand, the Indian embassy has asked Indian students and Indian citizens living in Bryansk, Belgorod and Kursk to temporarily move from these areas to safer places. The embassy has also issued telephone numbers and emails to assist Indian citizens. Ukraine has surprised the Kremlin by launching a sudden attack on Russian soil since August 6. A state of emergency was declared in Kursk last Saturday after 10,000 Ukrainian troops launched an artillery attack in the biggest attack since World War II. Belgorod Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov described the situation as “extremely difficult and tense” and said houses were destroyed and civilians were killed in the attack.

Gladkov said that 5,000 children have been moved to camps in safe areas and 11,000 have fled their homes in the past day. At present, one thousand people are living in temporary shelters. A spokesman for the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said that Ukraine has no intention to occupy Russian territories. Our goal is to prevent missile attacks from Kursk into Ukraine. According to the Ukrainian army, 74 villages in Kursk are under their control. Ukrainian President Zelensky said in his address on Tuesday that we Ukrainians have once again proved that we have the ability to achieve our goals in any situation. We are able to protect our interests and our independence. President Zelensky said that the success of the Kursk operation has increased Ukraine's enthusiasm for war after 900 days. As a result of the steps taken by Ukraine, the situation is turning in our favor.

Russia's defense ministry said on Wednesday it had destroyed 117 Ukrainian drones and four missiles. Russia argues that if it calls in troops from Donetsk province to confront the Ukrainian army, it could lose Donetsk. As a result, the Ukrainian military's influence in the region has increased, as Russia is unable to send Kumaks immediately.