After Russian claims of a border breakthrough: satellite photos of the destroyed Sudzha border crossing point appear

After Russian claims of a border breakthrough: satellite photos of the destroyed Sudzha border crossing point appear

Kyiv  •  UNN

August 7 2024, 01:58 PM  •  23012 views

Satellite images of the destroyed Sudzha checkpoint in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation are published. Russian sources claim that the Ukrainian Armed Forces have seized a gas distribution station, but there is no official confirmation.

Against the backdrop of Russian statements about the alleged breakthrough of the border by Ukrainian troops, satellite images of the Sudzha checkpoint in the Kursk region of Russia have appeared. The images are published by "Radio Liberty", UNN reports .

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The published footage clearly shows large-scale destruction at the border crossing point. It is claimed that the photo is quite recent - taken on August 6. 

The publication also noted that a few hundred meters from the checkpoint is the Suja gas metering station. The photos show no signs of damage to the station. 

Russian telegram channels indicate that the Ukrainian Armed Forces have established control over it. However, there is no independent confirmation of these claims.

Recall

Russian z-bloggers and local publics claim that the Ukrainian Armed Forces have captured one of the largest gas distribution stations in Europe in the town of Suzha, Kursk region, and that the town itself has been captured

The Ukrainian authorities have not officially commented on the situation in the border areas.