Russia launches 'counter-terror operation' in border regions
A "counter-terror operation" was initiated by Moscow in three border regions adjacent to Ukraine, as Kyiv's forces continue to advance into Russian territory in what is considered the most significant border intrusion in the 2.5-year long conflict.
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- Published Date: 10:22 | 10 August 2024
- Modified Date: 10:22 | 10 August 2024
Moscow launched a "counter-terror operation" in three border regions adjoining Ukraine as Kyiv's troops press on inside Russia in the most serious border incursion in the 2.5-year conflict.
Russia's national anti-terrorism committee said late Friday it was starting "counter-terror operations in the Belgorod, Bryansk and Kursk regions ... in order to ensure the safety of citizens and suppress the threat of terrorist acts being carried out by the enemy's sabotage groups."
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