Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian air bases have caused damage to hangars and aircraft, as seen in satellite images analyzed by The Associated Press. At Borisoglebsk Air Base, two hangars were struck, with debris surrounding them. It is unclear what purpose these hangars served, but damage was also potentially done to fighter aircraft at the base. The Savasleika Air Base also showed signs of damage, with a burn mark visible on the apron, though no apparent damage to the aircraft.
The conflict in the bordering Kursk region has escalated further, with the acting Governor ordering the evacuation of the Glushkovo region as heavy battles continue. The evacuation order suggests Ukrainian forces are advancing towards the area, with over 120,000 residents already evacuated in the Kursk region. Evacuees from the region shared harrowing stories of fleeing the fighting, with one describing hiding in bushes as the sound of cannonade continued without a break. Russia has declared a state of emergency in the Belgorod region, indicating a worsening situation.
Residents affected by the conflict will be eligible for compensation for health damage and property loss, with payments of up to 600,000 rubles for severe health damage and 150,000 rubles for property loss. Ukrainian military officers have claimed to have taken 1,000 square kilometers of the Kursk region, though this claim could not be independently verified. The fluid contact lines in Kursk have allowed both sides to maneuver easily, with Russian forces purportedly halting Ukrainian advances with reserves.
Russian Deputy U.N. Ambassador Dmitry Polyansky dismissed the Ukrainian claim of gaining territory in Kursk as an incursion of terrorist sabotage groups rather than a front line conflict. He stated that Ukrainian troops in the forests will be eliminated within a brief period of time, calling the Ukrainian incursion a reckless operation. Polyansky asserted that Russia has sufficient troops in eastern Ukraine and is not being forced to move them by Ukrainian actions. The conflict continues to escalate as both sides engage in battles and maneuvering in the region.
The situation in Kursk remains volatile, with ongoing conflict between Ukrainian and Russian forces. Satellite images show damage to Russian air bases as a result of Ukrainian drone attacks, adding to the growing list of casualties and destruction in the region. The conflict has led to mass evacuations of residents, displacement, and loss of property, with both sides claiming gains and losses in the ongoing battles. The international community watches closely as the conflict continues to unfold in the Ukraine-Russia border area, with no immediate resolution in sight.
