The Russian president says his army will prevail since the number of volunteers to join Moscow's forces has increased.
Russia 's President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with security officials and regional governors to discuss the situation in the south of the country following an incursion of Ukrainian troops. / Photo: Reuters
Speaking at a meeting with top security and defence officials, Putin said the attack that began August 6 appeared to reflect Kiev's attempt to gain a better negotiating position in possible future talks to end the war. Smirnov said 12 civilians have been killed and 121 others, including 10 children, have been wounded in the operation. About 121,000 people have been evacuated or left the areas affected by fighting on their own, he said.
Ukrainian forces swiftly rolled into the town of Sudzha about 10 kilometres over the border after launching the attack. They reportedly still hold the western part of the town, which is the site of an important natural gas transit station. It is also the first time the Ukrainian army has spearheaded an incursion rather than pro-Ukraine Russian fighters.
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