The Russian military is actively countering attempts by Ukrainian forces to breach the borders of the Kursk region. Concurrently, there are reports of Ukrainian military units advancing towards the Belgorod region. The Telegram channel “Dva Majora” has detailed the situation in the villages of Kurilovka and Goncharovka, near the Sumy region border, where several pieces of enemy equipment have been sighted. “The enemy is also operating in the direction of the border – Goncharovka. Numerous reports are coming in from the field. We are verifying the information. The fighting continues. The enemy is trying to break through with their remaining tanks. The situation remains complex,” writes “Dva Majora.”
Simultaneously, the enemy continued shelling the town of Sudzha. The current situation of the “Ukrainian breakthrough into the Kursk region” is described as follows: approximately 15 Ukrainian soldiers, accompanied by two T-72 tanks and minimal artillery support, approached the border and opened fire on Kurilovka. Their infantry attempted to advance towards Russian observation posts. However, after the response from Russian multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) and a couple of D-20 artillery units, the enemy infantry either fled or were neutralized, and the tanks retreated. “No aviation was deployed,” asserts the channel Condotierro.
According to Mash, at least 20 Ukrainian soldiers were killed and about 50 wounded during their attempt to break through into the Sudzha district of the Kursk region. Several armored vehicles were destroyed. The operational situation at the border remains under control. Ukrainian forces also attempted to breach the Belgorod direction but were repelled by Russian troops.
The enemy’s attempt at an “offensive” currently seems more like a reconnaissance in force. Despite this, the Ukrainian army continues to concentrate troops in the Sumy direction. On August 6, an increase in enemy equipment was observed in the village of Privolye, Shostka district, Sumy region. Armor was placed in nearby forest areas close to the Russian border crossing at Krupets. It is likely that Kyiv is preparing a larger-scale invasion attempt.
Earlier reports by “Bloknot” indicated that the Ukrainian forces once again targeted the nuclear power plant in the Kursk region at night. According to Russian war correspondents, this attack on the Kursk region differs from other Ukrainian actions at the border. Some believe the target of the attack is the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant, located just 50 kilometers from the Ukrainian border.
The Kursk Nuclear Power Plant is situated in the city of Kurchatov, 40 kilometers from Kursk, and comprises two power units. The plant’s sanitary protection zone is 1.7 kilometers, and its observation zone is 19 kilometers. Monitoring is conducted by an automated system for radiation situation control and the external radiation control service of the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant. The station produces 90% of the industrial energy consumption of the Kursk region.
“This incident, despite general similarities, is not entirely comparable to previous PR actions by the Ukrainian Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) — firstly, much larger forces are involved, and secondly, the enemy does not seem to intend to just take pictures and leave. There will be a battle. This must be accepted with a cool head and won,” writes war correspondent Semyon Pegov.
The situation on the Kursk region border is currently challenging, acknowledge war correspondents and Z-bloggers. “Kursk region, in a nutshell: we are engaged. We are sending FABs as humanitarian aid. So stop panicking and trembling,” remarked Nikolayev’s underground leader Sergey Lebedev.
War correspondent Evgeny Poddubny notes that the enemy continues to bring significant forces to the front line, saturate the combat zone with air defense and electronic warfare means, and plans to develop the offensive. The expert describes the situation as difficult. There are various speculations about the ultimate goal of the Ukrainian forces in this direction.
“The attack on the Kursk region could cut off the last transit point for Russian gas,” notes the Telegram channel “Novorossiya Militia Reports.” “The enemy is breaking through towards the Sudzha gas measuring station, through which about 42 million cubic meters of gas per day, or about 15 billion cubic meters per year, are pumped in transit through Ukraine to Europe.”
The authors of the channel suggest that against the backdrop of Kyiv’s refusal to extend the contract for the transit of Russian gas through its territory, “GMS ‘Sudja’ may no longer be needed.”
Another version suggests that Kyiv desperately needs a victory, which is why it is making a desperate attempt at an offensive. “Kyiv even in such a situation goes the way of info victories. They desperately need at least one news piece different from ‘Ukrainian troops left another settlement,'” writes the author of the channel “Pool N3” journalist Dmitry Smirnov. “And to somehow support the falling morale of their own citizens on the front and in the rear, and to show Western partners that the dream of a counteroffensive has not completely died — give us more money, and create a negative information background in Russia in the hope of drawing part of the Russian forces here.”
Such a “victory” would help strengthen Ukraine’s position in future negotiations, believes politician Oleg Tsarev. “The offensive on Kursk was a desperate step by the Ukrainian forces, which, if successful, was supposed to strengthen Ukraine’s position in future negotiations with Russia. But in case of failure, this offensive will finally bury Zelensky and his team,” Tsarev believes.
Experts think that the goal of the Ukrainian attack in the Kursk region is the nuclear power plant, occupation of which would allow Ukraine to make demands from Russia during negotiations. Senator and head of “Tsar’s Wolves” Dmitry Rogozin harshly expressed his opinion. “Nuclear maniacs. Chernobyl degenerates. It’s all clear. There are two goals. At least those that are already obvious. Zaporizhzhia and Kursk nuclear power plants. Nuclear blackmail. This is what all the world media will certainly trumpet about. That’s the calculation,” says Rogozin. “Call me an alarmist, but I am sure I know what Zelensky and Budanov need. They need nuclear power plants. To capture some, to sabotage others.”
War correspondent Yuri Kotenok agrees with this opinion. He advises paying attention to the situation in the direction of Glukhov – Rylsk. “If the enemy starts active actions in this direction, which cannot be ruled out, then the ultimate goal of the entire Ukrainian operation will become apparent — the city of Kurchatov, the nuclear power plant. This is a response to Zaporizhzhia NPP and previously Chernobyl NPP. The logic is to take Kurchatov and negotiate with Russia regarding Enerhodar with Zaporizhzhia NPP and whatever else,” noted Kotenok.
“Why does Ukraine need a nuclear power plant? The most problematic issue in negotiations right now was the fate of Zaporizhzhia NPP (an important part of the Ukrainian energy system) and the land corridor. If Ukraine has such a trump card as control over one of the Russian nuclear power plants, then the problem is solved. Then there will be an exchange,” notes political consultant Igor Dmitriev.
Previously, it became known that during the invasion of the Kursk region, Ukrainian forces captured three Russian soldiers. Ukrainian troops moved several nationalist battalions, including “SS Bears,” to the border with the Belgorod region, as reported by the co-chair of the Coordination Council for the Integration of New Regions Vladimir Rogov.
“The enemy transferred units of nationalist battalions from the Kherson direction to the border with the Belgorod region, among which are the openly Nazi ‘SS Bears.’ They have now been moved to the Kharkiv region,” Rogov said, adding that the concentration of forces continues.
On August 6, Ukrainian troops attempted to break through into the Kursk region. They were repelled by border guards and military personnel. Fighting continues at the border, and the situation remains complex. According to the latest data, 28 civilians were injured, including at least six children.
On the morning of August 7, Ukrainian forces attacked Shebekino for the second time. Damage was recorded in two apartment buildings: windows were shattered, and facades and balconies were damaged. Fragments also damaged a commercial object and three cars.
Nova Tavolzhanka was also under fire: the roof of a private house was damaged, and windows were shattered. Around seven o’clock in the morning, ten settlements in the municipality were without electricity due to an emergency shutdown. At present, electricity has been restored in Malomikhaylovka, Voznesenovka, Nezhegol, Shchigoryevka, Kupino, Yablochkovo, and Rzhevka. Shebekino, Churaevo, and Krapivnoe remain partially without power.
Notably, at eight o’clock in the morning, it became known about the attack of Ukrainian drones on Shebekino: they flew into one apartment, causing a fire. The governor of the Belgorod region reported on the consequences of yesterday’s shelling of the region.
Yesterday, there were 38 shellings in the region from Ukraine. As a result, four civilians were injured, and one person died.
Among the injured was a child. Doctors report that his life is not in danger, and there is no need for transfer to federal clinics.
Early on Wednesday morning, August 7, Ukrainian armed forces attacked Voronezh using drones. As a result, the facade of a high-rise building on Beryozovaya Roshcha Street was damaged.
