Russia Mobilizes Reserve Troops Amid Border Tensions with Ukraine

Russia has deployed reserve troops to its southern Kursk region following an attack by up to 300 Ukrainian fighters. The regional governor confirmed the thwarting of the border penetration, but noted the ongoing complexity of the situation.

Russia has dispatched reserve troops to its southern Kursk region, which borders Ukraine, in response to an assault by up to 300 Ukrainian fighters, according to the Russian defence ministry.

Earlier, the regional governor reported that Russian forces had successfully repelled an attempt by Ukrainian fighters to breach the border, though he acknowledged that conditions remained "difficult."

(With inputs from agencies.)