The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is helping the Russian Red Cross in the Kursk Region, the international organization has told TASS, Paralel.Az reports.

"A sharp escalation in hostilities in and around Russia’s Kursk region since 6 August has led to increased humanitarian needs. Intense fighting, has forced hundreds of families to flee their homes," the organization said, adding that "those who have fled the hostilities as well as those who remain in their homes need assistance."

"In the Kursk region, we support the Russian Red Cross (RRC) which has provided emergency assistance - sets of food, hygiene products, bed linen, clothing, as well as over-the-counter medications upon request - to over 36,000 civilians who have been displaced due to the recent escalation in hostilities," the committee said.

Also, the ICRC is "providing psychological support to people who have been displaced from their homes." To date, more than 11,500 people have received help from specialists.

"We remain ready to provide support to those who have stayed in the Kursk region should we receive the needed security guarantees and the consent of both parties to the conflict. We have been asking the parties for access to this area since the beginning of the escalation," the organization said.