Ukraine-based Russian paramilitaries claim cross-border attack

The Ukrainian-based paramilitary group, Freedom of Russia Legion, claimed responsibility for a cross-border attack into Russia’s Belgorod region near Terebreno village. The group, designated as terrorist in Russia, stated that it destroyed a platoon stronghold of Russian troops and left mines behind. The claims of the group could not be verified. Earlier, the governor of Belgorod region reported that Terebreno was under fire from Ukraine’s Armed Forces and that a shooting battle was ongoing. He also mentioned that 19 villages or farms had come under attack from Ukrainian shelling or explosive devices.