Ukraine could have built anti-Putin Russia in Kursk but didn’t. That was a mistake
Russian opposition fighters stood ready to establish an alternative political presence in Kursk, but Ukraine never engaged these willing allies.
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Ukrainian military introduces new BTR-60 variant, providing significant improvement in firepower
Ukraine has unveiled a significant upgrade to its aging BTR-60 armored personnel carriers, equipping them with the advanced BM-7 Parus turret. This modernization enhances the vehicles' firepower, transforming the Soviet-era transporters into more capable fighting machines.
Mixed forces allegedly breach into Russian Kursk Oblast from Ukrainian side
The group attempting to breach the Russian border in Kursk Oblast reportedly consisted of members from the Russian Volunteer Corps, Ukraine's 22nd Separate Mechanized Brigade, and territorial defense units and was allegedly orchestrated by Kyrylo Budanov, Ukraine's head of military intelligence.
Inside Russia’s “Special liberation operation”: how expat rebels raid Putin’s borderlands
Adopting the Kremlin's euphemism for its Ukraine invasion, Russian rebel battalions have launched a 10-day 'special liberation operation of Russia from Putin' in Russia's Belgorod and Kursk oblasts, asserting they have seized villages, destroyed military equipment and diverted Russian forces from the front
Russia’s Belgorod restricts entry to settlements border with Ukraine
There will reportedly be checkpoints only allowing residents brief entry to feed animals. Spring holidays also start early in border regions
Belgorod governor says 2 killed, at least 3 injured as anti-Kremlin Russian battalions fight in city
Belgorod Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said on 16 March, there were at least two killed and three injured as…
Intel: Russian authorities block evacuation in Belgorod Oblast as anti-Kremlin militia breaks into Russia
Intercepted communications indicate that "security forces surround transportation hubs, there are roadblocks, and threats are being made."
Russian units to strike at Russian army positions in Belgorod, Kursk, calls on civilians to evacuate
"Every day, dozens of ordinary innocent people (in Ukraine) are killed by shelling from Belgorod.... We forced to strike at military positions located in the cities of Belgorod and Kursk," they said in the joint statement.
Freedom of Russia claims it took control of Tyotkino in Kursk Oblast
The battalion accuses Putin's army of fleeing positions & abandoning heavy equipment as their forces advance into Kursk & Belgorod, engaging Russian troops.
Anti-Kremlin battalions announce offensive operation inside Russia against Putin’s regime
The battalions launched an offensive before the presidential election in Russia, reportedly against "the criminal dictatorial regime in the Russian Federation.”
Russian volunteer corps allegedly killed FSB lieutenant colonel in Bryansk
The “resistance group” known as the Russian volunteer corps has claimed responsibility for the killing of a high-ranking FSB officer in Bryansk Oblast, Serhiy Shaty.
Ukraine’s intel: Russian anti-Putin fighters preparing “surprise for Russia”
The Russian Volunteer Corps and the Freedom of Russia Legion are "preparing for extensive actions" to "to strike the most critical targets on the territory of Russia," Ukrainian Deputy Intel chief Skibitskyi told Ukrainska Pravda
Pro-Ukraine Russian units supported Prigozhin’s coup in Russia
Two pro-Ukrainian units formed of Russian citizens, the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK) and the Russia Freedom Legion (LSR),…
Russian insurgents claim to kill Belgorod counterinsurgency senior officer
The Free Russia Legion has shared a video allegedly proving the death of Colonel Stesyev, while the Russian…
Russian leadership has not yet decided on response to cross-border Belgorod raids – ISW
Conflicting reports and actions from Russian official sources highlight the leadership’s undecided response to recent raids in Belgorod…
Russian anti-Putin fighters to give Russian soldiers over to Ukraine after gains in Belgorod Oblast
Two military detachments of anti-Putin Russians fighting for Ukraine have said that they will hand over Russian POWs…
Frontline report: Ukrainians secure foothold in Bakhmut and on the southern front
Day 466: Today, There is a Wealth of Good News. In the Belgorod Oblast, after observing that the…
Anti-Putin Russian fighters start “second stage” of Belgorod operation
Anti-Putin fighters from the Russian Volunteer Corps and Free Russia Legion, two military groups fighting on the side…
Russian Volunteer Corps fights for Ukraine and to dismantle Putin’s regime
On 22 May, Putin-opposing Russians raided the neighboring to Ukraine regions of Belgorod Oblast, clashing with Russian government…
Russian Volunteer Corps denies Russian military’s claims on cross-border raid suppression in Belgorod region
According to AP citing senior official in Moscow, Russian military and security forces successfully suppressed an alleged cross-border…