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Russian Red Cross aids more than 133,000 residents in border regions
The Russian Red Cross says it aided more than 133,000 people in Russian border regions since the start of 2026.
The assistance was worth more than 96 million rubles, about $1.2 million.
It went to residents of Kursk, Voronezh, Rostov, Belgorod and Bryansk regions, as well as Crimea.
The group supports people affected by emergencies or forced to leave home, as well as those facing difficult circumstances.
Its aid includes food, water, clothing, hygiene products, school supplies, bedding and household appliances.
It also provides cash and vouchers for families to buy necessities.
The organization says it has provided this assistance since the beginning of the year.
The Russian Red Cross says it has assisted more than 133,000 residents of Russia’s border regions since the start of 2026.
The assistance was worth more than 96 million rubles, or approximately $1.2 million.
Recipients live in the Kursk, Voronezh, Rostov, Belgorod and Bryansk regions, and the Republic of Crimea.
The organization provides supplies, cash assistance and vouchers to people affected by emergencies or facing difficult circumstances.
- Who
- The Russian Red Cross provided the assistance.
- What
- It gave more than 133,000 residents assistance worth over 96 million rubles.
- When
- Since the beginning of 2026, according to the organization.
- Where
- The Kursk, Voronezh, Rostov, Belgorod and Bryansk regions, and the Republic of Crimea.
- Why
- To support people affected by emergencies, forced to leave their homes, or facing difficult life circumstances.
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The Russian Red Cross says it began providing the reported assistance to residents of border regions.
TASS reported the figures and quoted Russian Red Cross Chairman Pavel Savchuk.
- Residents assisted
- More than 133,000
- Assistance value
- More than 96 million rubles, approximately $1.2 million
- Regions
- Kursk, Voronezh, Rostov, Belgorod and Bryansk; Republic of Crimea
- Reporting date
- October 31, 2026
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Since the beginning of 2026, the Russian Red Cross has provided assistance worth over 96 million rubles to more than 133,000 residents of border regions.
We provide food, drinking water, clothing, hygiene products, items for children and school supplies, bedding and household appliances.