Ukraine fighter, “completely”, destroy the Russian base – Kaifi
The Kiev army said on Tuesday that the Ukrainian fighter fighter “completely destroyed” a Russian base in the Kursk region, is located near the Ukrainian border.
Newsweek I called the Russian Foreign Ministry via email to comment.
Why do it matter
Ukraine said that Moscow’s military bases are legitimate targets and its forces targeted them regularly. Attacks on Russian soil by the Security Directorate in Ukraine and Ukraine, the main intelligence directorate.
What do you know
The general corners of the armed forces in Ukraine, which said on Tuesday, announced that up to 30 Russian soldiers were killed when the country’s air force struck the base in Kursk.
“As a result of the strike, the facility was completely destroyed,” the general staff said.
Newsweek It is not possible to independently verify the army’s allegations. Russia did not comment on the accident.
The reported attack came after Kiev launched a new shock in Kursk in January – on land, Ukrainian President Voludimir Zelinsky and prominent government officials can have previously be part of the potential peace talks.
Ukraine presidential adviser Mykhailo Podlyak said during a national TV broadcast in August 2024 that Ukraine hopes to strengthen the summer Kursk penetration of Kyiv in possible future negotiations with Russia.
On March 20, Reuters, referring to three US and European officials aware of the issue, said that President Donald Trump’s claims that the Ukrainian forces were surrounded by Kursk were incorrect.
What people say
The Ukrainian General Staff said on Facebook: “The destruction of this element of the enemy’s military infrastructure reduces its ability to carry out combat operations against the units of the defense forces in Ukraine in the areas of Sumi and Korsk.
“The pilots of the Air Force of the Armed Forces in Ukraine, in addition to other components of the defense forces, will continue to hit the enemy in order to weaken their military capabilities. The following … glory to Ukraine! Successful success!”
What happens after that
The fighting continues in the region, as the North Korean forces strengthen Russian forces for the retreat of Ukrainian soldiers.
Ukraine captain Olixander Serski said that Kiev is aimed at transforming the Russian workforce “important” from the front areas of Ukraine, including the eastern city of Bakruvsk Donetsk, a major logistical center for the Ukrainian forces in the region, while operating it.
This will remain a major target for the Ukrainian armed forces, as Russia is seeking to control the Donbas region in Ukraine, which includes a total of Luhansk and Donitsk occupied.
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