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The Russian Defence Ministry has accused Ukrainian forces of launching new attempts to breach Russia’s western border, in what Moscow describes as a renewed escalation in the ongoing conflict. According to a statement released by the Ministry, Ukrainian military units have intensified efforts to pierce defensive lines along the border, with recent attempts focusing on areas close to the Bryansk and Belgorod regions.
“Ukrainian forces have made multiple attempts to breach our western border in coordinated assaults over the last 24 hours,” the statement read. It further claimed that the Russian military successfully repelled these advances, resulting in significant losses for the Ukrainian side. However, no precise figures regarding casualties or damage were provided by Russian authorities.
The western border regions of Russia, particularly Bryansk and Belgorod, have seen increased military activity and skirmishes over the past few months. Both regions share a border with northeastern Ukraine and have been sites of sporadic cross-border shelling, drone attacks, and infiltration attempts since the start of the conflict. While Kyiv has not officially acknowledged these attacks, Ukrainian officials have hinted at resistance operations aimed at disrupting Russian military logistics.
Local authorities in Bryansk and Belgorod confirmed heightened security measures in response to the latest developments, warning civilians to remain cautious and avoid unnecessary travel in border areas. These regions have also seen a surge in the deployment of Russian border troops and reinforcements, as Moscow aims to tighten its defences against further incursions.
So far, there has been no official response from the Ukrainian government regarding the Russian allegations. Ukrainian military officials tend to downplay or avoid directly commenting on cross-border operations, likely due to the sensitive nature of the attacks. Kyiv continues to focus its public messaging on counter-offensive efforts within Ukraine’s own borders, particularly in the east and south, where Ukrainian forces are attempting to reclaim territories held by Russian troops.