Ukraine claims strike in Russia's Kursk amid reports of fresh incursion
Summary
Ukraine has announced it struck a drone control center in Russia's Kursk region, as more attempts to move into Russia are reported. This follows the previous unexpected incursion into Kursk, initiated by Ukraine in August 2024, which Ukraine asserts is still ongoing, despite Russia's assertion in April that it had retrieved control of the entire region.Key Facts
- Ukraine reported it attacked a drone command center in Russia's Kursk region.
- This follows a surprise move into Kursk by Ukraine in August 2024.
- There are ongoing reports of further attempts by Ukraine to cross into Russia.
- Russian bloggers claim Ukrainian forces tried to move into the village Tyotkino.
- Moscow has previously declared in April that it regained complete control over Kursk.
- Kyiv disputes this, insisting they still have soldiers operating in the region.
- Unofficial reports and maps from military bloggers suggest conflict at the border in two locations aiming for Tyotkino.
- People living in two settlements near the north-eastern Ukraine border are being advised to evacuate.
- Ukraine's original intent for moving into Kursk was to create a buffer zone and a point of negotiation.
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