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Revision as of 18:02, 6 August 2024
Engagement in the Russo-Ukrainian War
| August 2024 Kursk Oblast incursion | |||||||
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| Part of attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Units involved | |||||||
 22nd Mechanized Brigade(claimed by Russia) |
 Federal Security Service | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
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Russian claim: 300 soldiers 11 tanks more than 20 AFVs. | Unknown | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
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Russian claim: 6 tanks 4 APCs 6 other armored vehicles | Unknown | ||||||
| Russian Claim: 3 civilians killed | |||||||
On August 6th, 2024, Ukrainian forces launched an incursion into Russia's Kursk Oblast around 08:00 Moscow Standard Time (UTC+4). The units crossed from the territory of Ukraine, and attacked stationed units and border guards in the villages of Nikolayevo-Daryino and Oleshnya.
The Russian Ministry of Defense claimed that Ukrainian forces attacked with 300 soldiers, 11 tanks, and 20 armored vehicles, of which Russia claimed that six tanks and ten armored vehicles were lost in the engagement.
References
- "Russia says it's fighting a cross-border attack by Ukrainian forces. Kyiv officials have no comment". Associated Press. 6 August 2024. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
- ^ "Moscow Rushes Troops to Kursk Region as 3 Killed in Ukrainian Attacks". The Moscow Times. 6 August 2024. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
- ^ "Ukrainian troops attempt incursion into Russia's Kursk region". Novaya Gazeta. 6 August 2024. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
- "Russia says it moves troop reserves to border after Ukrainian attack". Reuters. 6 August 2024. Retrieved 6 August 2024.