A Ukrainian missile bombardment has reportedly killed 400 Russian soldiers inside Russia, targeting a convoy in the Kursk region.

Footage reveals HIMARS missiles hitting a column of trucks near Rylsk, causing massive explosions and destroying around 14 vehicles loaded with weapons and ammunition. Soldiers are seen scrambling to escape as the convoy is engulfed in flames.

The strike occurred amid a surprise Ukrainian offensive that has seen Ukrainian forces capture several villages within Russian territory. New black-and-white footage shows the devastation of the attack, with vehicles overturned and wreckage scattered over 100 meters.

In a separate incident, Ukraine launched a kamikaze drone strike on a major Russian bomb store and military airfield in Lipetsk. The precision attack, which resulted in a massive fireball and thick smoke, prompted the regional governor to declare a state of emergency. Reports indicate nine fatalities and significant damage, with roads leading to the village of Oktyabrskoye blocked off.

Russian forces are scrambling to respond, with reports suggesting Su-34 bombers have been used in counterattacks on the village of Darino. The Russian Defense Ministry claims to have intercepted 75 drones and sunk seven unmanned boats in the Black Sea. (Related: Germany secretly sent ‘huge arms package’ to Ukraine – media.)

The attack has forced Russian officials to declare a state of emergency and evacuate civilians, with claims of Ukrainian forces advancing up to 20 miles into Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin has condemned the Ukrainian actions as a “large-scale provocation” and blamed Britain for allegedly aiding the operation, a claim dismissed by many.

The scale of the losses and the precision of the Ukrainian strikes have marked one of the most humiliating defeats for Russia in the conflict.

The Kursk region in Russia has seen the evacuation of over 76,000 residents, according to local emergency officials. This massive evacuation comes as Ukrainian troops make significant advances into Russian territory, marking the largest incursion since the onset of the full-scale invasion in February 2022.

Putin holds urgent meeting to address crisis in Kursk

On August 10, Russia’s Ministry of Defense released footage depicting tanks, troops and artillery systems being mobilized in Kursk to counter the Ukrainian forces that launched an offensive earlier in the week. The Kremlin also shared videos showing helicopters, fighter jets and drones targeting locations in forested areas.

In response to the escalating situation, Russian President Vladimir Putin held an urgent meeting with government officials to address the crisis in Kursk. He described the discussion as focusing on critical aspects of combating terrorism. Shortly after, the regions of Kursk, Belgorod and Bryansk, which border Ukraine, announced counter-terrorist operations and a federal emergency was declared.

Ukrainian troops surged into Kursk from multiple directions on Aug. 6, quickly overcoming a few checkpoints and field fortifications manned by lightly armed border guards. This surprise offensive prompted a mass exodus of civilians and has put the Russian military under pressure as they attempt to repel the attack.

Ukrainian forces released footage on Aug. 9 showing their control over several Russian towns, including Sudzha. In the video, Ukrainian soldiers report that Sudzha remains calm, with intact houses and key facilities under their control.

This cross-border raid has provided a morale boost for Ukraine, which has been facing continuous Russian assaults along the extensive frontline. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has yet to comment on the operation.

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Sources include:

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