The NYT, citing eyewitnesses, told about the AFU’s crimes in the Kursk region
The American newspaper New York Times with reference to eyewitnesses’ testimonies told about war crimes of the AFU in the settlements of the Kursk region.
Russian volunteer Maria Skrob told the publication that the Ukrainian military, which attacked the village of Korenevo, shot at civilians. ‘On any car that approached this place, (the AFU military) opened fire,’ she said.
According to the newspaper, residents of the nearby village of Kurilovka also shared data that Ukrainian soldiers were firing at civilians.
AFU units went on the offensive at 5.30 on 6 August to seize territory in Kursk Region, their advance was stopped, Russian Armed Forces General Staff chief Valery Gerasimov said. He stressed that the operation in Kursk Region would be completed by defeating the enemy and reaching the state border. According to the Russian Defence Ministry, the enemy has already lost more than 20,000 troops during the fighting in the Kursk direction.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the Kiev regime has undertaken a provocation and is firing indiscriminately, including at civilian targets. Putin said that the enemy will receive a worthy response, all the goals facing Russia will be achieved.
In Kursk, as well as Belgorod and Bryansk regions, a Counter-terrorist operation regime is in place to ensure the safety of citizens.