Russia Declares Triumph Over 'Ukrainian Nationalists' Who Invaded Belgorod
A Ukrainian nationalist formation that infiltrated the Belgorod region of Russia was defeated according to Russian Defence Ministry.
According to a statement released by the ministry on Tuesday, "During a counter-terrorist operation, the nationalist formation was blocked and destroyed due to air strikes, artillery fire, and active action by the units of the Western Military District that covers the state border."
The statement said that the "remaining nationalists" were driven back into Ukraine and bombarded there until completely exterminated. According to the Xinhua news agency, they lost more than 70 troops, four armoured battle vehicles, and five pickup trucks.
The incursion's involvement has been rejected by the Ukrainian side. According to a Ukrainian military spokeswoman, the operation in the Belgorod region, which attempted to establish a "security strip" to protect Ukrainian people, was carried out by two anti-government paramilitary groups in Russia.
