August 7th 2024.
In the latest developments, Russian President Vladimir Putin has strongly condemned a recent cross-border attack by Ukrainian troops in the Kursk region. He called it a "major provocation" and has taken immediate action by deploying reserve soldiers to counter the attack.
According to reports, around 300 Ukrainian troops entered several settlements in the region and Russian tanks and armoured vehicles were quickly deployed to push them back. It is believed that the Ukrainian troops have advanced about 10 miles inside Russian territory since the attack on Tuesday afternoon. Unconfirmed reports suggest that they have also captured 11 villages in the last 24 hours.
The pro-war Telegram channel Rybar has reported that three settlements in the Sudzhansky district - Nikolaevo-Darino, Darino, and Sverdlikovo - have been occupied by Ukrainian forces. The fighting is ongoing and in the past hour, it is believed that Ukraine has taken control of Sudzha, a town with a population of more than 5,000 people.
In a surprising turn of events, there are claims that Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov's forces have been brought in to assist in pushing back the Ukrainian troops. These claims are currently being circulated on Russian pro-war channels on Telegram, but there has been no official confirmation from either side.
In addition to troops on the ground, Ukraine has also deployed drones to gather intelligence and attack Russian armoured vehicles. The situation in the border area remains tense and the acting governor of the region, Alexey Smirnov, has acknowledged the difficulty of the situation. However, he has assured the public that it is currently under control.
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