The Russian defence ministry has claimed to have prevented three cross-border attacks near Shebekino, accusing Ukraine of using “terrorist formations”.
Shebekino is located in the Belgorod region, which has been the target of several attacks since May.
The Russian defence ministry reported that up to 70 militants, five tanks, four armoured vehicles, seven pick-up trucks, and a Kamaz truck were involved in the attack, which included at least three attempted crossings. It said it used air force and artillery to repel the attacks and killed over 50 Ukrainian fighters.
The Russian Volunteer Corps (RVC), a far-right paramilitary group of ethnic Russians that supports Ukraine, claimed to be fighting inside Russia. “The second phase promised by the RVC’s commander has begun!” it said on Telegram, alongside images of fighters firing weapons.
Link from www.aljazeera.com
