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| | units2 = {{flagicon image|Banner of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation (obverse).svg}} ] | | units2 = {{flagicon image|Banner of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation (obverse).svg}} ] | ||
| {{flagicon image|Flag of the Russian Federal Security Service.svg}} ]<ref name="MT86"/> | {{flagicon image|Flag of the Russian Federal Security Service.svg}} ]<ref name="MT86"/> | ||
| | casualties1 = '''Per Russia:'''<br />6 tanks<br />2 IFVs<br />4 ]<br />3 Kozak armored combat vehicles<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e92za57-JuM</ref><br />6 other armored vehicles<ref name="Novaya">{{Cite web |date=6 August 2024 |title=Ukrainian troops attempt incursion into Russia’s Kursk region |url=https://novayagazeta.eu/articles/2024/08/06/ukrainian-troops-attempt-incursion-into-russias-kursk-region-en-news |access-date=6 August 2024 |website=] |language=en}}</ref> | | casualties1 = '''Per Russia:'''<br />6 tanks<br />2 IFVs<br />4 ]<br />3 Kozak armored combat vehicles<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e92za57-JuM</ref><br />6 other armored vehicles<ref name="Novaya">{{Cite web |date=6 August 2024 |title=Ukrainian troops attempt incursion into Russia’s Kursk region |url=https://novayagazeta.eu/articles/2024/08/06/ukrainian-troops-attempt-incursion-into-russias-kursk-region-en-news |access-date=6 August 2024 |website=] |language=en}}</ref><br />26 ]s | ||
| | casualties2 = '''Ukrainian claim:'''<br />1 ] helicopter<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kyivindependent.com/military-ukraine-downs-russian-ka-52-attack-helicopter|title=Military: Ukraine downs Russian Ka-52 attack helicopter|date=6 August 2024|website=]}}</ref> | | casualties2 = '''Ukrainian claim:'''<br />1 ] helicopter<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kyivindependent.com/military-ukraine-downs-russian-ka-52-attack-helicopter|title=Military: Ukraine downs Russian Ka-52 attack helicopter|date=6 August 2024|website=]}}</ref> | ||
| | casualties3 = Russian Claim: 3 civilians killed<ref name="MT86"/> | | casualties3 = Russian Claim: 3 civilians killed<ref name="MT86"/> | ||
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| On August 6th, 2024, ] forces launched an incursion into ]'s ] 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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 August 2024 |title=Russia says it moves troop reserves to border after Ukrainian attack |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russian-forces-thwart-ukrainian-attempt-penetrate-border-regional-governor-says-2024-08-06/ |access-date=6 August 2024 |website=] |language=en}}</ref> | On August 6th, 2024, ] forces launched an incursion into ]'s ] 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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 August 2024 |title=Russia says it moves troop reserves to border after Ukrainian attack |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russian-forces-thwart-ukrainian-attempt-penetrate-border-regional-governor-says-2024-08-06/ |access-date=6 August 2024 |website=] |language=en}}</ref> | ||
| The ] claimed that Ukrainian forces attacked with 300 soldiers, 11 tanks, and 20 armored vehicles |
The ] claimed that Ukrainian forces attacked with 300 soldiers, 11 tanks, and 20 armored vehicles. | ||
| The ] and ] did not reply to questions asked about the incursion.<ref>https://toronto.citynews.ca/2024/08/06/russia-says-its-fighting-a-cross-border-attack-by-ukrainian-forces-kyiv-officials-have-no-comment/</ref> | |||
| ==Military casualty claims== | |||
| Russia claimed that six tanks and ten armored vehicles were lost in the engagement.<ref name="MT86"/><ref name="Novaya"/> Additionally, Russia claimed that the attack was repelled.<ref name="UkrRetreat2">{{cite web |date=6 August 2024 |title=Russia says Ukrainian sabotage group retreats after attempt to attack border |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russian-forces-thwart-ukrainian-attempt-penetrate-border-regional-governor-says-2024-08-06 |work=]}}</ref><!--However, conflicting reports said that the Ukrainian convoy had reached the village of {{ill|Zelyonyi Shlyakh|ru|Зелёный Шлях}}, {{convert|7|km|mi}} from the border with Kursk Oblast.<ref>https://t.me/s/creamy_caprice/6272</ref>{{bcn|date=August 2024}}--> Acting governor of the Kursk region, ], claimed that 26 Ukrainian UAVs were shot down in the area.<ref>https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/russia-fighting-cross-border-attack-ukrainian-forces-kyiv-112611747</ref> | |||
| == References == | == References == | ||
Revision as of 19:44, 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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Per Russia: 6 tanks 2 IFVs 4 APCs 3 Kozak armored combat vehicles 6 other armored vehicles 26 UAVs |
Ukrainian claim: 1 Ka-52 helicopter | ||||||
| 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.
The Ukrainian General Staff and Ukrainian Ministry of Defense did not reply to questions asked about the incursion.
Military casualty claims
Russia claimed that six tanks and ten armored vehicles were lost in the engagement. Additionally, Russia claimed that the attack was repelled. Acting governor of the Kursk region, Alexei Smirnov, claimed that 26 Ukrainian UAVs were shot down in the area.
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.
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e92za57-JuM
- ^ "Ukrainian troops attempt incursion into Russia's Kursk region". Novaya Gazeta. 6 August 2024. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
- "Military: Ukraine downs Russian Ka-52 attack helicopter". The Kyiv Independent. 6 August 2024.
- "Russia says it moves troop reserves to border after Ukrainian attack". Reuters. 6 August 2024. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
- https://toronto.citynews.ca/2024/08/06/russia-says-its-fighting-a-cross-border-attack-by-ukrainian-forces-kyiv-officials-have-no-comment/
- "Russia says Ukrainian sabotage group retreats after attempt to attack border". Reuters. 6 August 2024.
- https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/russia-fighting-cross-border-attack-ukrainian-forces-kyiv-112611747