Ukraine’s invasion of Russia’s Kursk region has now lasted four days. The Russian Defense Ministry said its troops had “thwarted attempts by enemy units to penetrate deep into Russian territory” and confirmed that fighting was taking place outside the town of Sudzha. Local residents have asked Russian President Vladimir Putin directly for help and the authorities have declared a state of emergency in the region. Meduza shows photos of Ukraine’s largest cross-border attack of the war so far.
Kursk region, August 8, 2024
Anatoliy Zhdanov / Kommersant / Sipa USA / Vida Press
An ambulance damaged by a drone attack on the Kursk-Sudzha highway. August 8, 2024.
Anatoliy Zhdanov / Kommersant / Sipa USA / Vida Press
Kursk region, August 8, 2024
Anatoliy Zhdanov / Kommersant / Sipa USA / Vida Press
A burnt-out car on the highway near Sudzha. August 8, 2024.
Anatoliy Zhdanov / Kommersant / Sipa USA / Vida Press
Military equipment near Sudzha. August 8, 2024.
Anatoly Zhdanov / Kommersant / Sipa USA / Vida Press
Volunteers distribute humanitarian aid to residents of Kursk who were forced to leave their homes. August 8, 2024.
Anatoliy Zhdanov / Kommersant / Sipa USA / Vida Press
Kursk region, August 8, 2024
Anatoly Zhdanov / Kommersant / Sipa USA / Vida Press
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