Satellite image reveals Sudzha checkpoint on Russian border
Photo: Sudzha checkpoint (Russian media)
A satellite has recorded significant destruction at the Sudzha automobile border crossing point in the Kursk region, according to Radio Liberty.
It is noted that the image was taken on the morning of Tuesday, August 6. It confirms that there is significant destruction at the Sudzha automobile border crossing point in the Kursk region on the border with Ukraine.
However, it is unknown whether this is the result of shelling from Ukraine or drone strikes, or whether the checkpoint was damaged as a result of retaliatory actions by the Russian army.
The Sudzha gas measuring station is located next to the checkpoint. It is noted that it is "the only entrance for Russian gas to transit through Ukraine". Satellite images show no signs of damage to the station.
What is known about the breach in the Kursk region
On the morning of Tuesday, August 6, a massive shelling of the Russian town of Sudzha was recorded. Later, local authorities announced the so-called "border breach by the Ukrainian Armed Forces" in the Kursk region. Fighting has been going on there for over a day. It is stated that the Ukrainian military has allegedly occupied several settlements. Russians are also being evacuated.
According to RBC-Ukraine's sources, a Mi-28 helicopter was shot down by a drone of the Security Service of Ukraine in that area. However, this has not yet been officially confirmed. Ukraine's military and political leadership has not commented on the situation and has not claimed any involvement.
Read more about what is happening in the Kursk region and where the possible battles are taking place in the material by RBC-Ukraine.
We also wrote about whether the war could move into Russian territory.
