More Russians are urged to flee Ukraine's cross-border attack as the Kremlin scrambles to respond  

Residents from the Kursk region arrive in railway station in Tula were they were met by employees of the Russian Emergencies Ministry, volunteers, psychologists and medical workers, Aug. 9, 2024. (Russian Emergency Ministry Press Service via AP)

An official in the Kursk border region of Russia on Monday urged more residents to evacuate due to the “very tense situation” in the area, where Russian forces are still scrambling to respond to a surprise Ukrainian attack after almost a week of fierce fighting.