Ukraine captures Russian base as troops advance in Kursk

Footage released by Ukraine Armed Forces on Aug 26, 2024 shows Ukraine 22nd Separate Mechanized Brigade inspecting a fortifications abandoned by the Russian armed forces 1434th "Akhmat" regiment in Kursk.

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Ukrainian forces have launched a new attack on Russia’s border, attempting to break through to the Belgorod region southeast of the Kursk region they entered and occupied three weeks ago.

Russian Telegram channels with links to the security services said Ukrainians attacked the Nekhoteyevka border checkpoint, prompting Russian artillery to fire back. The Mash Telegram channel said that about 200 Ukrainian troops and infantry fighting vehicles had attacked the checkpoint at Nekhoteyevka.

There were conflicting reports about other clashes at the Shebekino checkpoint, where Russian troops are already on the Ukrainian side of the border.

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