Ukraine has announced a successful strike on a drone command unit in the Kursk region, coinciding with reports of renewed military incursions into Russian territory. The attack, which occurred on Sunday, was aimed at a unit located near the Russian village of Tyotkino, as confirmed by Ukrainian military officials. Multiple Russian military bloggers have shared unverified reports of Ukrainian forces attempting to breach the village, including images of vehicles allegedly navigating past tank traps on the border.
Ukraine Targets Russian Drone Command in Kursk Amid Fresh Incursion Reports
Ukraine Targets Russian Drone Command in Kursk Amid Fresh Incursion Reports
Ukrainian forces claim to have struck a key target in Russia's Kursk region, highlighting ongoing military tensions.
This escalation follows Moscow's previous statement in April, which claimed to have fully regained control over the region after nine months of conflict since Ukraine's unexpected invasion. Kyiv, however, asserts that its troops remain operational across the border. According to military bloggers, Ukrainian forces reportedly launched missile strikes into Russian territory and maneuvered specialized vehicles through minefields.
"They destroyed bridges with rockets overnight and unleashed an early morning attack using armored units," reported blogger RVvoenkor, as stated by Reuters. "Mine-clearing vehicles have begun creating paths through the minefields, accompanied by armored vehicles and troops. A significant battle is ongoing at the border."
On Monday, the Ukrainian military reiterated its stance, declaring: "Nine months after the initiation of the Kursk operation, Ukraine's Defence Forces continue to maintain a military presence within the territory of Russia's Kursk region." While there has been no formal reply from Moscow, some military bloggers have circulated maps depicting opposing forces attempting to cross the border in two locations towards Tyotkino, near where the drone command unit was targeted.
In related news, local authorities in Sumy, located approximately 12 kilometers from Tyotkino in north-eastern Ukraine, are urging residents of two settlements to evacuate, according to Reuters. Ukraine's initial incursion into Kursk, which began in August 2024, aimed to establish a buffer zone to safeguard Sumy and nearby regions and potentially leverage its position in future negotiations.
"They destroyed bridges with rockets overnight and unleashed an early morning attack using armored units," reported blogger RVvoenkor, as stated by Reuters. "Mine-clearing vehicles have begun creating paths through the minefields, accompanied by armored vehicles and troops. A significant battle is ongoing at the border."
On Monday, the Ukrainian military reiterated its stance, declaring: "Nine months after the initiation of the Kursk operation, Ukraine's Defence Forces continue to maintain a military presence within the territory of Russia's Kursk region." While there has been no formal reply from Moscow, some military bloggers have circulated maps depicting opposing forces attempting to cross the border in two locations towards Tyotkino, near where the drone command unit was targeted.
In related news, local authorities in Sumy, located approximately 12 kilometers from Tyotkino in north-eastern Ukraine, are urging residents of two settlements to evacuate, according to Reuters. Ukraine's initial incursion into Kursk, which began in August 2024, aimed to establish a buffer zone to safeguard Sumy and nearby regions and potentially leverage its position in future negotiations.
