SwedenLivingWorld world_2_fill WorldBusiness BusinessSports sports-soccer SportsEntertainmentEntertain

Russia Closes 14 Border Villages

Russia stops entry to several villages in the border region of Belgorod after repeated attacks from Ukraine, announces Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov.

» Published: 16 July 2024

Russia Closes 14 Border Villages
Photo: AP/TT

Russia is blocking entry to several villages in the border region of Belgorod after repeated attacks from Ukraine, announces Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov.

Over 200 people have been killed and many more injured by Ukrainian bombs in the border areas south of Belgorod since Russia launched its invasion war against Ukraine in February 2022, according to Russian authorities.

Russia is now setting up border controls around 14 villages near the border to prevent people from entering the areas. Only adult men, wearing bulletproof vests and helmets, will be allowed in, according to Gladkov.

In May, Russia launched a large-scale ground offensive in Kharkiv, on the Ukrainian side of the border, to create a buffer zone against further shelling. Russia's Kharkiv offensive has led to hundreds of deaths over the summer, including many civilians.

However, Ukraine has continued its attacks, and as recently as last week, four people were reported killed and another 20 injured in a Ukrainian raid.

The water and power supply has also been knocked out in many villages, according to local authorities.

The restrictions – which will be introduced next week – are the most comprehensive measures imposed on the Russian civilian population since the war broke out.

The decision to close the villages came a day after Ukraine's President Zelensky said he welcomed Russia to a future ceasefire meeting, reports AFP.

Tags
TTT
By TTThis article has been altered and translated by Sweden Herald

More news

New volcanic eruption on Iceland – smaller than the last one
2 MIN READ

New volcanic eruption on Iceland – smaller than the last one

Republicans block report on accused Gaetz
1 MIN READ

Republicans block report on accused Gaetz

Belarus releases a fraction of prisoners ahead of election
1 MIN READ

Belarus releases a fraction of prisoners ahead of election

The new law: Fines for promoting a life without children
1 MIN READ

The new law: Fines for promoting a life without children

This is what has happened in the Norwegian royal scandal
3 MIN READ

This is what has happened in the Norwegian royal scandal

The Brussels Brawl is Over – New EU Commission Near
3 MIN READ

The Brussels Brawl is Over – New EU Commission Near

USA blocked resolution on ceasefire in Gaza
1 MIN READ

USA blocked resolution on ceasefire in Gaza

British Storm Shadow has been used against Russian targets
2 MIN READ

British Storm Shadow has been used against Russian targets

Hezbollah leader threatens with new attacks
1 MIN READ

Hezbollah leader threatens with new attacks

Spain: Hundreds of Thousands of Undocumented Migrants Become Legal
2 MIN READ

Spain: Hundreds of Thousands of Undocumented Migrants Become Legal

Death toll rises after attack on Palmyra
2 MIN READ

Death toll rises after attack on Palmyra

Putin's gift to Kim: A lion and two bears
2 MIN READ

Putin's gift to Kim: A lion and two bears

"No to changed rules for rainforest logging"
1 MIN READ

"No to changed rules for rainforest logging"

Sudan: 40 killed in attack on village
1 MIN READ

Sudan: 40 killed in attack on village

Tunisian opposition leader attacked with acid
1 MIN READ

Tunisian opposition leader attacked with acid

Report: Breivik is not psychotic
1 MIN READ

Report: Breivik is not psychotic

Marius Borg Høiby detained for a week
3 MIN READ

Marius Borg Høiby detained for a week

The Brussels Brawl is Over – New EU Commission Near
3 MIN READ

The Brussels Brawl is Over – New EU Commission Near

The West wants to punish Iran for "poor cooperation"
1 MIN READ

The West wants to punish Iran for "poor cooperation"

Bomb Cyclone Sweeps Across the USA: "Explosive"
2 MIN READ

Bomb Cyclone Sweeps Across the USA: "Explosive"