Parts of the Russian region of Belgorod are evacuated, as the local governor reports “Ukrainian activity”. This follows local reports that Kyiv’s forces entered the region yesterday. In the nearby Kursk region, Ukraine’s invasion continues.
‘Remind me not to invade Ukraine’: US senators praise Zelenskyy in visit to Kyiv
US Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal praised Ukraine’s invasion of the Kursk region yesterday during a meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The senators were visiting Kyiv as part of a US bipartisan congressional delegation.
“Taking this war to Putin and making him understand and pay a price is the right thing,” Mr Graham told Mr Zelenskyy, adding that the move was “bold and brilliant.”
“So two-and-a-half years later you’re still standing and you’re in Russia. Remind me not to invade Ukraine.
“I’m so proud of you, your people, your military, your leadership, your country.”
Ukraine’s top military commander said yesterday his forces now control 1,000sq km of Russian territory.
In pictures: Russia shows off captured Ukrainian equipment
Russia has paraded captured Ukrainian military equipment outside the capital.
The equipment was displayed at the “Army-2024 military and technical forum” at Patriot Park in Kubinka, which lies just outside of Moscow.
Belarus sends troops to Russia for training
Belarus has sent troops to Russia in order to take part in training exercises.
“Crews of missile troops and artillery units of the armed forces of the Republic of Belarus are leaving for the Russian Federation training ground to practice combat use issues,” a statement from the Belarusian ministry of defence read.
“During the field exercise, units will undergo a control exercise on managing missile strikes with combat launches from missile systems and multiple launch rocket systems,” it added.
Belarus and Russia are close allies, with Presidents Lukashenko and Putin meeting frequently.
Belarus announced the strengthening of its military presence near the borders with Ukraine at the end of last week.
“Military units from the special operations forces, ground forces, missile forces, including those with the Polyanez jet artillery systems and the Iskander systems, were tasked with deploying in the designated areas. We have also increased the anti-aircraft missile capabilities, e-warfare, and aviation,” the Belarusian minister of defence said on Saturday.
Source: https://news.sky.com/story/ukraine-russia-latest-invasion-incursion-war-putin-live-updates-12541713