* Two groups of anti-Kremlin Russian soldiers said they entered Russian territory
* Ukraine's military intelligence acknowledged the armed operation in Russia's Belgorod region on Monday, saying it was carried out by Russian citizens
Anti-Kremlin Russian volunteer units have carried out an orchestrated attack in the border region of Belgorod, according to Ukrainian military intelligence.
Groups of fighters from two units opposed to President Vladimir Putin shared footage appearing to show them operating inside Russia and vowing to 'free' the country from underneath the autocrat's rule.
Uniformed soldiers claiming to be from the Freedom of Russia Legion and the Russian Volunteer Corps shared separate videos of themselves posing with flags and in front of Russian road signs, calling for an end to the 'Kremlin's dictatorship'.
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WNU Editor: Russian media is reporting more attacks .... Drone-bombs hit Russian border region – governor (RT).
Reports are that two battalions are involved, and they have now dug themselves in expecting a Russian counterattack.
This is a well planned and executed operation, and it is diverting attention away from the fall of Bakhmut. It also crosses one of Moscow's major "red lines".
Ukraine Forces Have Launched An Incursion Into Russia In The Border Region Of Belgorod
Ukrainian raid on Russian border region injures eight civilians – governor -- RT
Ukrainian saboteurs launch raid in Belgorod Region – Moscow -- RT
IN BRIEF: What we know so far about Ukrainian sabotage attack on Belgorod Region -- TASS
Russian Border Region Says Ukrainian 'Sabotage' Unit Carried Out Incursion -- Moscow Times
Live: Ukraine denies Russian accusations of attacking border region of Belgorod -- France 24
Russian governor says Ukrainian 'saboteurs' cross border, Ukraine credits partisans -- Reuters
Russia alleges border incursion by Ukrainian saboteurs; Kyiv claims they are disgruntled Russians -- AP
Anti-Putin militia claims to have overrun Russian border village -- The Guardian
Ukraine war: Russia battles armed group in border region -- BBC
'Sabotage' group crossed into Russia, Belgorod governor says -- DW
Pro-Ukrainian Russian partisans advance into Russia’s Belgorod region in surprise raid -- Yahoo News
Pro-Ukraine Russian soldiers storm border region, claim ‘liberation’ of villages -- Politico
Russian Troops Battling Incursion Inside Its Borders Near Ukraine -- Warzone/The Drive
