Ukrainian forces are trying to enter Russia in yet another direction, according to Russian claims. Russian authorities claim that an offensive attempt is underway against the border region of Belgorod.
ConflictsA security advisor from the news agency Reuters was killed in a Russian attack on a hotel in the city of Kramatorsk in Ukraine, confirms the news agency.
WorldThe propaganda machine in the Kremlin is trying to make the Ukrainian surprise offensive in the border region of Kursk appear as "the new normal". It is entirely in line with Putin's rhetoric, says Russia expert Per Enerud.
ConflictsA Russian ferry loaded with fuel tanks has been sunk in a Ukrainian air raid in southern Russia, according to Russian authorities.
ConflictsA new attempt by Ukraine to advance with forces into Russia has been repelled, according to the governor of the Russian border region of Bryansk.
WorldUkrainian forces have destroyed or damaged all three bridges over the Sejm River in Russian Kursk, according to consistent reports. This creates obstacles for Russia when its forces try to stop the counter-invasion.
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