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War in Ukraine: Fighting continues in Russia’s border region of Belgorod

War in Ukraine: Fighting continues in Russia’s border region of Belgorod

They want to create a demilitarized zone along the border with Ukraine: Russian volunteer corps on the Kiev side are fighting in the Belgorod region.

According to the authorities, fighting in several towns bordering Ukraine in the western Russian region of Belgorod continues. “The Ministry of Defense and other security structures continue to clean up the territory,” Belgorod governor Vyacheslav Gladkov told Telegram. According to previous knowledge, there were no casualties among the civilians, but it was too early for the residents to return, he explained.

Fighting broke out in the district of Grayvoron on the border with Ukraine on Monday. According to Gladkow, a “spy and sabotage squad” had entered the area. Two volunteer corps, made up of Russian citizens who are fighting on the side of Kiev in the war in Ukraine, claimed responsibility for the attack. The goal is to create a demilitarized zone along the border to prevent constant shelling of Ukrainian territory, they said. Kiev denied any involvement in the action.

Russia initiates criminal proceedings

The Russian State Investigative Committee opened a criminal case on terrorism charges. “Residential and administrative buildings were shelled by mortars and artillery. Several civilians were injured as a result of these criminal acts,” according to a press release from the authority. “Representatives of Ukrainian military associations” are to blame for the attacks.

Investigations are currently underway into terrorism, attempted murder and killing of security officials, wanton destruction of property and illegal possession of weapons and explosives, the statement said.

According to the Kremlin, the attack proves the need to continue the war against Ukraine. “This confirms once again that Ukrainian fighters are continuing their activities against our country,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told the Interfax news agency. That requires efforts from Russia. “These efforts will continue, as will the military special operation to prevent such incursions in the future.” Moscow describes its war of aggression against Ukraine as a special military operation.

Residents fled, eight injured

The extent of the fighting is unclear. Most residents have fled. According to authorities, eight people were injured. Gladkow announced in the morning that two injured residents were still in the contested villages. So far, however, the security forces have not been able to get to them to take care of them.

Russia launched its aggressive war against Ukraine 15 months ago and regularly shells towns and infrastructure in the neighboring country. In the meantime, however, Russian border regions are also complaining about increasing shelling from the Ukrainian side. The Belgorod incident is the most serious attack on Russian territory to date.

Source: Stern

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