Bryansk Governor Aleksandr Bogomaz on the official Telegram channel said that on October 27, an armed group tried to cross the Russian border with Ukraine near the village of Manev – a small settlement that has been abandoned for many years. Border guards, the army and security forces, opened fire on the intruders and forced them to retreat.
“Four saboteurs were killed in the clash, the remaining members of the retreating group were shelled and suffered heavy losses,” according to the FSB report.
The Ukrainian side has not commented on the incident. The Bryansk region has frequently been the target of Ukrainian drone attacks since the Russia-Ukraine conflict broke out in February 2022.
In another development, Russian media channels reported on October 28 that Ukrainian drones targeted ethanol plants in the Voronezh region, southern Russia. Regional Governor Alexander Gusev also said the attack injured two people, caused a fire and damaged two businesses.
Russia still has dangerous fighting forces that have not yet launched into battle
In addition, Mr. Gusev said that about 10 Ukrainian drones were destroyed or intercepted in this area last evening. Debris from the UAVs damaged several buildings in the area. Ukraine has not commented on this information.
Regarding Kursk province (Russia), the Russian Ministry of Defense reported that Ukrainian forces lost more than 350 soldiers and 7 armored vehicles on October 28 in this area. The Russian army repelled seven counterattacks by the Ukrainian army against the settlements of Kremyanoye, Nizhny Klin and Novoivanovka.
NATO confirms North Korean troops in Kursk
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte confirmed on October 28 that North Korean soldiers are currently deployed in Kursk province (Russia). This is the first time Mr. Rutte has officially confirmed that North Korean troops will come to Russia, according to Reuters.
“The deepening military cooperation between Russia and North Korea is a threat to the security of both the Indo-Pacific and Euro-Atlantic. It undermines peace on the Korean Peninsula Tien and promote further escalation of hostilities between Russia and Ukraine,” Mr. Rutte emphasized.
Mr. Rutte warned that the above move is a significant escalation in Pyongyang’s involvement in the Ukraine war, a violation of United Nations Security Council resolutions, and a “dangerous expansion” of war.
North Korea says even if it sends troops to Russia, it is still legal
Previously, Ukrainian military intelligence (HUR) said on October 24 that Russia was preparing to deploy 12,000 North Korean soldiers, including 500 officers and 3 generals. According to The Kyiv Independent Quoting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the first North Korean troops will be deployed to the war zone on October 27 or 28.
In a post on the Telegram social network on October 26, Mr. Zelensky said: “Ukraine will be forced to really fight with North Korea in Europe. This is a situation in the absence of stronger decisions by the opponents.” cooperation in support of Ukraine”.
Moscow and Pyongyang in recent days have issued statements that do not directly confirm information about North Korean troops arriving in Russia, but imply that according to the framework of the general agreement between the two countries, if there is such a thing, it is still legal. international law.
Mr. Zelensky traveled to Iceland
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Iceland on October 28 to attend the 4th Ukraine-Nordic Summit and meet with Nordic leaders. This is Mr. Zelensky’s first official visit to this island nation. During this visit, President Zelensky met with the prime ministers of Iceland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland.
“The Nordic countries are our principled and resolute partners, and the Ukraine-Nordic platform is one of our most effective multilateral relations,” Mr. Zelensky shared on the social platform X.
According to The Kyiv Independent Quoting Mr. Zelensky, the negotiations will focus on international support for Ukraine’s five-step victory plan as well as discuss funding for weapons production and Ukraine’s long-range capabilities, scenarios winter preparations, maritime security, limiting Russia’s underground fleet, increasing defense support, providing training and equipment to Ukrainian forces.
Previously, President Zelensky attended the 3rd Ukraine – Nordic Summit in the Swedish capital Stockholm.