Ukraine has claimed responsibility for a missile strike targeting a drone command unit in Russia's Kursk region, amidst fresh reports of military incursions across the border. This latest development comes after Ukraine's original incursion into Kursk in August 2024, which aimed to establish a buffer zone to safeguard the Sumy region in north-eastern Ukraine.
According to Ukraine's military officials, the attack occurred near the village of Tyotkino, and multiple Russian military bloggers have echoed these claims, sharing unverified images purportedly documenting Ukrainian forces attempting to breach the border. Following these reports, Ukraine confirmed that their troops remain active within the Kursk region, contradicting Moscow’s earlier assertions of complete territorial control.
On Monday, missile strikes and specialized vehicles reportedly enabled Ukrainian forces to navigate through minefields as they attempted to advance into Russian territory. “The enemy blew up bridges with rockets at night and launched an attack with armored groups in the morning,” claimed one military blogger, RVvoenkor, as reported by Reuters.
Additionally, local authorities in Sumy, situated approximately 12 kilometers from Tyotkino, have advised residents to evacuate from two settlements amid the escalating tensions. The initial incursion into Kursk was part of Ukraine's strategy to fortify its defensive positions while potentially leveraging these territories in future negotiations with Russia.
As the conflict intensifies, the situation remains fluid, with heavy fighting reported in border regions and no immediate response from Russian officials.
