Putin reacts to Russian border breach in Kursk region after day passed
Russian president Vladimir Putin (Getty Images)
A day after the alleged border breach in the Kursk region, Russian president Vladimir Putin made his first statement on the matter at a meeting of the Security Council. He called it a “large-scale provocation” and, as expected, blamed Ukraine for everything.
“We have to start with the events in the Kursk region. As you know, the Kyiv regime has carried out another large-scale provocation, firing indiscriminately with various types of weapons, including missiles, at civilian buildings, residential buildings, and ambulances,” he said.
After the Security Council meeting, Putin is going to hold a meeting with the heads of security agencies to discuss the situation in the Kursk region.
He also instructed Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov to coordinate assisting residents of the Kursk region. He ordered, “to take measures immediately”.
About border breach in Kursk region
Yesterday morning, after the massive shelling of the town of Sudzha, which is almost destroyed and devastated, local authorities and the Russian Telegram channels reported the “breakthrough of the border by the Armed Forces of Ukraine” in the Kursk region. According to the Russians, the fighting has not stopped since yesterday. Moreover, Ukrainian troops have allegedly occupied several settlements. Local authorities are evacuating the population from areas under fire or in combat zones.
Russia has already admitted that it has suffered losses in equipment and personnel. During the border operation, according to RBC-Ukraine's sources, an SSU drone shot down a Mi-28 helicopter. Officially, the military and political leadership has not commented on the situation and has not claimed any involvement. Meanwhile, Russia is already investigating the events under the article “terrorism”.
Read more about what is happening in the Kursk region and where the possible battles are taking place in RBC-Ukraine coverage.
To find out whether the war could move to the territory of Russia, refer to the RBC-Ukraine report.
