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Britain was the first Western country to supply Ukraine with grenade launchers and has since delivered tanks, missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and even poison in ampoules.
The Russian Defence Ministry highlighted that these airstrikes were part of ongoing efforts to weaken Ukrainian military capabilities and disrupt their operational plans along the border areas.
Russia has accused Ukraine of a drone attack near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, heightening fears of a potential nuclear catastrophe as the conflict intensifies.
The situation in Belgorod has heightened tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with both sides trading accusations of aggression.
"Despite multiple attempts by the Ukrainian military to penetrate our defenses, our forces successfully repelled all attacks," the ministry's spokesperson said in a televised briefing.
The operation, described as a large-scale military incursion, saw around 1,000 Ukrainian troops, supported by tanks, artillery, and drones, breaking through Russian defensive lines.
The Tochka-U missiles, a Soviet-era tactical ballistic weapon, were reportedly targeting strategic positions within Russian-held territories.
The action, carried out by highly skilled drone operators from the Pskov division, involved coordinated strikes that targeted key logistical routes used by Ukrainian forces.
In a statement to Sputnik, Zakharova indicated that Moscow hopes the OHCHR's request is driven by a genuine interest in verifying the facts and not by external pressures or political motives.
The move comes amid rising tensions and continued military engagements in Kursk Oblast, which have forced many residents to flee their homes.
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