- Moscow and Kyiv are locked in a new phase of the war
- The incursion involved around 1,000 Ukrainian troops
- The international community is closely watching the situation
Moscow and Kyiv are locked in a new phase of the war as Ukraine carried out a significant cross-border attack into Russia’s Kursk region.
The incursion, which began on Tuesday, involved around 1,000 Ukrainian troops, tanks, and armored vehicles.
It prompted Russian authorities to declare a state of emergency in the region. At least five civilians were killed and dozens injured, including children.
While Moscow has blamed the attack on Ukrainian forces, Kyiv has not officially confirmed its involvement.
However, Ukrainian MP Oleksiy Honcharenko claimed that Ukrainian troops had seized control of the Sudzha gas hub, a crucial energy infrastructure.
This unprecedented attack represents a dramatic escalation of the conflict. Russia has been forced to divert resources to defend its border, potentially weakening its position in Ukraine.
The incident also puts new pressure on Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, who is facing his first major crisis since assuming the role.
The international community is closely watching the situation.
The US has expressed concern and offered support to Ukraine while emphasizing its lack of prior knowledge of the attack.
