Gas station, power line from Kursk NPP, and more: Why Sudzha is important to Russia
Photo: Why Sudzha is important for Russia (Getty Images)
News about the fighting in Kursk region has been spreading for the second day. In particular, the Russian forces are complaining about "attempts by the Armed Forces of Ukraine to break through."
RBC-Ukraine reports on the important sites for Russia in this area.
Sudzha district has several important sites for Russia. Notably, it includes the Gazprom gas measuring station, which facilitates the transit of Russian gas through Ukraine.
It's worth noting that the distance from the Ukrainian border to the station is only 600 meters.
Additionally, the district houses a 330 kV substation that connected the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant to the Ukrainian power grid, and from there, a line extending to the Belgorod region.
Sudzha district also contains:
- The Lgov-Belgorod railway, which supports the needs of the enemy’s Kharkiv grouping.
- A TV tower that broadcasts propaganda to the border areas of Ukraine.
- Several bypass roads that enhance the enemy's ability to terrorize the Ukrainian border region.
Battles in Kursk region
For the second day, Russians have been reporting fighting in the Kursk region. Russian forces claim that the Ukrainian Armed Forces have allegedly "occupied" several settlements.
Moreover, Russia reported that the city of Sudzha, located near the border with Sumy region, has been almost completely evacuated.
For more details on what is happening in Kursk and Belgorod regions, you can refer to the RBC-Ukraine material.
We also reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin responded to the so-called border breach in the Kursk region only after a day. He claimed it was a "large-scale provocation" and, as usual, blamed Ukraine for everything.
RBC-Ukraine spoke with an expert to find out whether the war could extend into Russian territory.
