Moscow has sent reinforcement troops and military equipment to the regions, including tanks, rocket launchers and aviation units to halt Ukraine’s advances, according to reports.
Kyiv’s Western allies, sometimes reluctant about any attack inside Russian territory, have made no signs of opposing Kyiv’s military moves across the border. The U.S. on Friday announced an additional $125 million (€114 million) in weapons to assist Ukraine’s military operations against Russia, including anti-tank missiles and ammunition.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has so far refrained from commenting specifically on the incursion into Russia. “I thank each of our warriors — those who are destroying the Russian occupiers, holding the frontline, and ensuring that Ukraine remains on the world map,” Zelenskyy posted on X on Friday.
