Russian authorities reported that a Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance group allegedly entered Bryansk Oblast, took local civilians hostage, and shot at a car.

A Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance group allegedly entered Bryansk Oblast, took local civilians hostage and shot at a car.

Different settlements are named and a killed child was reported, and then the information was denied later.

Denis Nikitin stated that the action was agreed upon with Ukraine to facilitate passage through mined bridges and surveillance, suggesting coordination.

The raid is said to have proved that some of Russia's most heavily guarded border areas could be breached.

Russian officials continued to release limited information about the March 2 incursion in Bryansk Oblast but failed to provide clarity about what actually transpired.

Russian mass media reported that about 50 saboteurs took hostages of villagers in the Bryansk region and a battle is underway.