Russian President Vladimir Putin has met with his top defence and security officials to discuss what he called the 'indiscriminate shelling of civilian buildings', with Ukrainian officials yet to comment.
Russia n President Vladimir Putin has accused Ukraine of a "large-scale provocation" after defence officials said Ukrainian troops crossed into the south-western Kursk region.Mr Putin met with his top defence and security officials to discuss what he called the "indiscriminate shelling of civilian buildings, residential houses, ambulances with different types of weapons."
He added all emergency services were on high alert, and urged residents to donate blood due to the intense fighting. Meanwhile, Ukraine has ordered the evacuation of 6,000 people from areas surrounding the Kursk region.The Russian Defense Ministry said Tuesday that up to 300 Ukrainian troops, supported by 11 tanks and more than 20 armoured combat vehicles, had crossed into Russia.
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