The attempt of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) to break into the Belgorod region of the Russian Federation was unsuccessful. According to The Washington Post, despite months of preparation and deployment of troops along the border, Ukrainian forces failed to make a successful breakthrough through the Kolotylivka checkpoint.
After months of deployment along the border, the soldiers were sent to the Russian Federation, preparing to cross the border at the Kolotylivka checkpoint.
The territory was fortified with "dragon's teeth" and heavily mined. The Armed Forces almost immediately came under a strong attack of artillery, drones and airstrikes.
According to the fighters, the Armed Forces advanced about 10 km, capturing the abandoned positions of the Russians, but the fighting remained intense. "We were fired upon from everything."
The military "Hacker" said that many soldiers were contused or seriously wounded, and others were killed. "Our whole group was injured on the day of our arrival."
"The terrible battles were in stark contrast to the almost celebratory mood of Ukrainian officials: the commander of the army, Colonel-General Oleksandr Syrsky, announced on Thursday the appointment of the military commandant of the Kursk region "to maintain law and order and ensure the basic needs of the population."
