Day 466 of the war in Ukraine

Day 466 of the war in Ukraine.

Fighters Capture Russian Soldiers in Belgorod Amid Border Tensions

Fighters opposed to the Moscow government have claimed to capture a group of Russian soldiers near the border with Ukraine in the Russian region of Belgorod. The Belgorod governor initially expressed willingness to meet the captors if the soldiers were still alive, indicating a potential negotiation.

However, the fighters later accused the governor of lacking the courage to follow through with the meeting, resulting in their decision to hand over the captured soldiers to Ukraine instead. Russia has consistently blamed Ukraine for recent attacks in its border territories, though Kyiv denies direct involvement.

The situation underscores the ongoing tensions and conflict between anti-government fighters and Russian forces in the region, further escalating the already volatile situation.