Three weeks after the Kursk incursion, Russia said it had repelled a Ukrainian “sabotage” attempt in the area (REUTERS)
The governor of the Russian region of BrianskAlexander Bogomaz, reported this Wednesday a attempted raid by Ukrainian troops in this city, neighboring Kurskamid kyiv’s advances in the area. He maintained, however, that the episode was foiled and the situation is “stabilized.”
“In the Klimov district of the Bryansk region, An attempt by a Ukrainian reconnaissance and sabotage group to penetrate Russian territory was prevented“, wrote Bogomaz on his Telegram channel, while thanking the Armed Forces and Federal Security Service personnel for their quick actions.
The announcement came amid the advance of Ukrainian troops, who have been fighting on Russian territory for three weeks now, managing to take control of dozens of cities. According to the latest military update, there are already more than 1,260 square kilometers conquered and 93 las locations achieved.
In the last few hours, the president, Volodimir Zelenskywelcomed these numbers, which reflect the success of its surprise maneuver, and noted that “we understand the enemy’s steps and we are becoming stronger,” something that was reflected in the Kremlin’s inefficient response to the situation. “This has very important geopolitical effects and destroys the myth that Russia is a great power”said Oleksandr Merezhko, head of the Foreign Relations Committee of the Ukrainian Parliament, who also added that it was revealed that Russia is “weak, unable to control its territory and protect its population” y The myth of the side’s “invincibility” was demolished.
Zelensky welcomed the recent successes of his troops but stressed the importance of the international community sending more weapons (REUTERS)
The “tactical successes” at Kursk amount to a “strategic defeat” for Putin and “restored people’s faith that Ukraine can win” as well as “confidence in kyiv’s political and military leadership,” said political analyst Olga Tokariuk.
While trying to maintain its advantage in the area, Zelensky’s army is concentrating its efforts on other fronts, also key to the development of the war. One of them is Donetskwhich the president assured was not lost sight of and for which, in the last few hours, he insisted on his request to the international community for more arms shipments.
“It is very important that our partners fulfill their obligations (…) It is essential for our defense (…) There have been many political statements (but) We need the aggressor’s assets to have real defensive help…The discussions have been going on for too long, We need a real mechanism,” held.
The head of European Union diplomacy added his request to the comments, Joseph Borrellwho after talking with the foreign minister of kyiv, Dmitro Kuleba, urged the allies to allow the use of their weapons on Russian territoryanother key measure for kyiv, which has been under discussion for some time.
Borrell urged allies to allow Ukraine to use its weapons on Russian territory (EFE)
“He lifting of restrictions on the use of capabilities against Russian troops involved in the aggression against Ukraine, in accordance with international law, would have several important effects” such as “strengthening Ukrainian self-defense, ending Russia’s sanctuary for its attacks and bombings of Ukrainian cities and infrastructure,” while also contributing to “saving lives, reducing destruction in Ukraine and helping to advance peace efforts,” he said.
“The EU fully supports Ukraine’s fight against Russian aggression“He said, adding that he hopes to continue these discussions with Kuleba and the other foreign and defence ministers of the group during next week’s meeting in Brussels.
(With information from AFP, EFE and Europa Press)
