Russian official says border 'under control' after reported Ukrainian attack

27/8/2024 19:12

        The head of Russia's western Belgorod region said the situation on the border with Ukraine was "difficult but under control" after reports of a Ukrainian attack on Tuesday.
        
        Belgorod and other border areas have been on high alert since Ukraine launched a lightning attack on neighbouring Kursk region three weeks ago and carved out a slice of territory from which Russia is still fighting to eject it.
        
        Regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov issued a brief statement after Russian Telegram channels reported an attempted attack on Belgorod region on Tuesday morning.
        
        "There is information that the enemy is trying to break through the border of the Belgorod region," Gladkov wrote on Telegram.
        
        "According to the Russian defence ministry, the situation on the border remains difficult, but under control. Our military is carrying out planned work. Please remain calm and trust only official sources of information."