On August 7, President Vladimir Putin described the recent Ukrainian incursion into the Kursk region as a “provocation” during a meeting with his government. He announced plans to convene with security officials to address the situation in the region.
“Immediately after our meeting, I will have a session with the heads of the security agencies, the Ministry of Defense, the General Staff, and the FSB, specifically regarding the border activities of the Federal Security Service. I will receive an update from my colleagues on the situation in the Kursk region,” Putin stated.
Reports from Russian media began circulating on the morning of August 6, detailing clashes in the border area of the Kursk region. These reports suggested that Ukrainian forces were advancing towards Honcharivka in the Sudzha district using armored vehicles.
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that reserves from the Russian military group were moving towards the state border with Ukraine in the Kursk region.
Russian sources indicate that Ukrainian forces have managed to penetrate 10-15 kilometers into Russian territory, capturing several villages and nearby groves. They have reportedly brought in reinforcements overnight.
Ilya Tumanov, a notable figure in the Russian military aviation community and administrator of the ‘Fighterbomber’ channel, commented on the situation, stating that Russian military aviation is attempting to slow the Ukrainian advance and allow Russian reserves to move up. He also noted that Ukrainian forces are actively using air defense systems in this area, rendering the Russian Aerospace Forces less effective.
