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Kremlin accuses Ukrainian saboteurs of attack inside Russia

The Kremlin is accusing Ukrainian saboteurs of crossing into western Russia and firing on villagers

By SUSIE BLANN
Published - Mar 02, 2023, 02:48 PM ET
Last Updated - Jun 22, 2023, 06:19 PM EDT

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Kremlin on Thursday accused Ukrainian saboteurs of crossing into western Russia and firing on villagers. Ukraine denied the claim and warned that Moscow could use the allegations to justify stepping up its own attacks in the ongoing war.

The exact circumstances of the reported attack in the Bryansk region were unclear, as was the strategic purpose of such an assault. The regional governor said two civilians were killed.

If confirmed, it would be another indication following drone attacks earlier this week that Kyiv may be intensifying pressure against Moscow by exposing Russian defensive weaknesses, embarrassing the Kremlin and sowing unease among Russian civilians.

Russian President Vladimir Putin blamed Ukrainian “terrorists” for the incursion, claiming that they deliberately targeted civilians, including children in "yet another terror attack, another crime.”

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