Russian media report that a "Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance group is trying to enter the territory of the Russian Federation".
"Now a Ukrainian subversive reconnaissance group is trying to enter the territory of the Belgorod region. According to our information, the battle is going on near the village of Spodaryushino," the statement said.
Russian military commanders confirm the information about the breakthrough of the Russian state border. According to them, the fighting is ongoing near the border crossing point of Spodaryushino.
"The enemy is 50 meters away, throwing grenades at our troops. Tanks and Bradley infantry fighting vehicles are being pulled up, aviation and MLRS are operating. They are trying to break through with armored vehicles in Kozynky, opposite Velyka Pysarivka. The situation is tense," the statement said.
Later, the Kursk region authorities also reported an attempt by the sabotage and reconnaissance group to cross the border from Ukraine, again near the village of Tiotkino. The governor claims that they did not cross the border.
The RDC and Legion "Freedom of Russia" did not confirm the new raid. But they said they were shelling the territory of Belgorod and Kursk regions.
It is worth noting that Belgorod region has been under fire since this morning, with one dead and one wounded.
