Russia Thwarts Fresh Ukrainian Incursions at Kursk

Russia's defense ministry reported that its forces have repelled multiple new Ukrainian attempts to enter the Kursk region. The ministry also confirmed taking control of Makiivka in eastern Ukraine's Luhansk region. Russian air defense claimed to have downed 125 Ukrainian drones overnight.

Russia's defense ministry announced on Sunday that its forces successfully repelled six new Ukrainian attempts to breach the Kursk region. The ministry added that they have also seized control of Makiivka in Ukraine's Luhansk region.

The defense ministry stated that with the support of aircraft and artillery, attempts to enter the Kursk region near Novy Put were thwarted. This area is strategically significant, located 79 kilometers west of Sudzha, a key crossing point for Russian gas exports to Europe via Ukraine.

Additionally, the ministry reported that 50 Ukrainian servicemen were killed or injured in the latest incursion attempt, and a range of equipment, including tanks and armored vehicles, was destroyed. However, these battlefield reports remain uncorroborated by independent sources.

(With inputs from agencies.)