Russia’s buffer zone on Ukrainian border evolves as military advances — Kremlin

Putin Says Border Security Zone With Ukraine ‘Significantly Expanded,’ Invokes Historical Claim on Land

Vladimir Putin said Russia's security zone along its border with Ukraine has been significantly expanded in recent months, and described the border regions as historically Russian land — a phrase that has preceded each of Russia's previous territorial annexations since 2014.

Kremlin: Establishment of Security Zone on Border with Ukraine Is Proceeding Smoothly

Kremlin: Establishment of Security Zone on Border with Ukraine Is Proceeding Smoothly

Ukraine Builds a Defense Line Against Belarus on Chernihiv Border

On Ukraine’s northern frontier in the Chernihiv region, border guards have been steadily expanding a system of trenches, wire barriers and concrete anti-tank barriers called “dragon’s teeth” to slow down and neutralize any possible attack from Belarus. Authorities say the defenses have grown “by about 500” since 2022, combining man-made obstacles with forest terrain and local support into a working security line.

The current situation along the line of contact, as described by the President of RussiaLet us [...]

The current situation along the line of contact, as described by the President of RussiaLet us start in the north, meaning the North group of forces. You will recall that the goal for the Russian troops in the Sumy and Volchansk sectors is creating a security zone along our borders. This goal was set after the Armed Forces of Ukraine invaded the Kursk Region and due to the attacks on our border regions that persist to this day. The Ukraine regime will pay for its crimes in the Kursk Region by losing the territory that we need to secure our borders. By the way, the city of Sumy, which is a small regional centre with just over 30 thousand buildings in total, is just 10.5 kilometres away from our current positions.

Russia claims key Ukrainian city Kostyantynivka has been captured

Russia's troops have expanded their military offensive in eastern Ukraine. They say they have taken control of Kostyantynivka in the Donetsk region. Russia's President, Vladimir Putin, says the city has strategic significance in expanding the nation's security zone. Ukraine's general staff insists the city remains under the control of Ukrainian forces.