Ukrainian forces breach border as Belgorod governor orders evacuation

Ukrainians attacked the border of another Russian region. This time, the fighting is reported to be taking place in the area of the village of Kolotilovka in the Belgorod region, according to Russian channels on Telegram. The governor of the region has ordered a partial evacuation.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine are attempting to breach the border crossing in Kolotilovka in the Belgorod region, reports, among others, the Telegram channel "Two Majors".

At the same time, local Russian authorities are informing about the attack. Vyacheslav Gladkov, governor of Russia's Belgorod region, which borders Ukraine, ordered the evacuation of the Krasnoyaruzhsky district on Monday due to the Ukrainian forces' attack.

"We have a dangerous morning. The enemy is active at the border of the Krasnoyaruzhsky district. I am convinced that our soldiers will eliminate the threat, but to protect the lives and health of our population, we are beginning the relocation of civilians living in the Krasnoyaruzhsky district," Gladkov said in a recording posted on Telegram.

On Friday evening, Russian authorities introduced a "counter-terrorist operation regime" in the Kursk, Belgorod, and Bryansk regions, which border Ukraine, allowing the use of "necessary measures and temporary restrictions." This means, among other things, the possibility of forcibly relocating residents, restricting transportation in certain areas, enhanced protection of important facilities, and the possibility of wiretapping.

Published recordings and Russian and Ukrainian reports from August 10 and 11 indicate that Ukrainian forces were advancing west and northwest in the Kursk region, according to the Institute for the Study of War based on geolocation data.

The American institute adds that "Russian sources largely claim that Moscow's forces have stabilized the situation." However, photos and videos published online indicate that the Ukrainian offensive is not losing momentum.