Gorkovsky settlement in Belgorod region controlled by Russian volunteer troops
Russian volunteer military claimed to control the settlement of Gorkovsky in the Belgorod region. Fighters have shown a video from the populated area, according to Freedom of Russia Legion on Telegram.
"The settlement of Gorkovsky in the Belgorod region is under the control of Russian liberation forces. Excellent joint work of the RLF with Ichkerian volunteers," the message says.
Background
On March 12, the Russian Volunteer Corps along with two other units broke through the border with Russia and took control of several settlements, including those in the Belgorod and Kursk regions.
Today, the Siberian Battalion reported that they entered the settlement of Gorkovsky in the Belgorod region. Fighters captured the building of the local administration.
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Russian volunteer troops also announced strikes on Russian military positions in Belgorod and Kursk. They urged residents of these regions to evacuate. As they stated, the "operation" is ongoing.
Sources in Ukrainian intelligence informed RBC-Ukraine that the Russian authorities were blocking the evacuation of civilians in the Belgorod region.