Ukrainian military operations in Russia's Kursk region intensify as fresh reports of cross-border activities emerge, including a strike on a strategic military unit.
Ukraine Launches Fresh Strikes in Russia's Kursk Region Amidst Border Tensions
Ukraine Launches Fresh Strikes in Russia's Kursk Region Amidst Border Tensions
Ukrainian forces reportedly hit a drone command unit in Kursk, raising alarms over renewed incursions.
Ukraine has confirmed its latest strike on a drone command unit located near the village of Tyotkino in Russia's Kursk region, coinciding with reports of new incursions across the border. The Ukrainian general staff reported that the attack, conducted on Sunday, damaged vital military infrastructure in the area. Reports from Russian officials indicated that an electrical substation in the nearby town of Rylsk was also affected, resulting in power outages.
Despite Moscow's claims of regaining complete control over the Kursk region earlier this year, Kyiv insists that its forces continue to operate within Russian territory. The acting governor of Kursk, Alexander Khinshtein, disclosed on Telegram that two teenagers suffered minor injuries from shrapnel due to the blasts. Military bloggers from Russia have shared unverified images of Ukrainian vehicles allegedly breaching tank traps at the border, suggesting further escalation.
In the latest developments, Ukrainian forces reportedly launched missile strikes and managed to traverse minefields with specialized vehicles. Military blogger RVvoenkor noted overnight attacks that included the destruction of bridges and the deployment of armored units. He mentioned a significant confrontation occurring at the border, describing the movement of mine clearance vehicles ahead of advancing troops.
Additionally, Ukraine's Defense Forces released a statement asserting their continued military presence in Kursk, nearly nine months following the initiation of their operations there. Meanwhile, authorities in Sumy, Ukraine, located approximately 12 kilometers from Tyotkino, have recommended evacuations from two nearby settlements as tensions rise.
Initially, Ukraine's incursion into Kursk in August 2024 was aimed at establishing a buffer zone to safeguard Sumy and leverage its position for future negotiations.
