Russia Repels Border Incursion Attempt and Reports Ongoing Shelling in Region
TL;DR
Russia's Defense Ministry claimed to have repelled an incursion attempt by "Ukrainian terrorist formations" into Russia's Ukraine-bordering Belgorod region. The ministry's spokesman said that two Ukraine-linked military units attempted to cross the border into Russia near the village of Novaya Tavolzhanka early Thursday morning. To prevent the incursion, the Russian army allegedly conducted mass strikes, killing more than 30 members of the Ukraine-linked units. The claim came hours after two anti-Kremlin units composed of Russian nationals fighting on the side of Ukraine announced fresh incursions into southern Russia.
- Russia Says Repelled ‘Incursion Attempt’ Into Border Region The Moscow Times
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- Russia says it repels new border incursion attempt, partial evacuation underway Reuters
- Live: Russia says incursion repelled, 30 Ukrainian fighters dead Al Jazeera English
- ‘Endless’ Shelling Injures 8 in Russian Border Region The Moscow Times
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