Russia Diverts Troops From Front Line to Protect Belgorod - Bloomberg
Escalating conflict near Ukraine border prompts Russian military withdrawal.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
Russian Ministry of Defense withdrew military units from the front line to protect Belgorod near the Ukraine border. The city was attacked by Russian volunteer groups, prompting clashes between the Russian military and pro-Ukrainian volunteers in the Kursk and Belgorod regions. The anti-Kremlin volunteer militias claimed responsibility for the attacks and called for civilian evacuations. Casualties have been reported, with Russian Defense Minister stating Ukrainian troops suffered losses in the fighting. Missile attacks have caused further deaths, leading to Russia redeploying troops and the situation escalating. Ukraine denies involvement, attributing the attacks to independent Russian volunteer battalions. Residents in Belgorod express mixed feelings towards the conflict and Putin.