Border Clashes: Ukraine and Russia Trade Blows Amid Escalating Tensions

Russia claimed on Thursday that it repelled a Ukrainian infiltration attempt at its border, while Ukrainian drones targeted a southern Russian air base. Authorities in Kursk are constructing shelters amid ongoing incursions. Both sides report battlefield advances as the conflict extends into multiple regions.

Russia reported on Thursday that it had thwarted an infiltration attempt by Ukrainian forces at its border, while Ukrainian drones targeted an air base in southern Russia. Bryansk region's governor, Alexander Bogomaz, confirmed the attack was repelled by Russian border guards.

This incident occurred about 240 km from Ukraine's incursion into Russia's Kursk region, hinting at Kyiv's strategy to extend the conflict to more border areas. Kursk authorities have responded by installing concrete shelters to protect civilians.

Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov stated that Kyiv's actions in Kursk aim to eliminate Russian military threats and prevent attacks on Ukrainian towns. Meanwhile, both Russia and Ukraine continue to claim territorial gains.

(With inputs from agencies.)