Russian forces claimed to have eliminated the incursion force, stating they killed over 70 fighters and destroyed four armored vehicles.

The Russian defense ministry said it had completely eliminated the incursion force, declaring that during the course of the counter-terrorist operation, the nationalist formations were blocked and destroyed by air strikes and artillery fire. The statement went on to say Russian forces killed more than 70 Ukrainian fighters and destroyed four armored vehicles.

By 23 May, the Russian authorities had announced the defeat of the fighters, who are referred to as saboteurs in Russia, and the completion of a counter-terrorist operation in Belgorod Oblast.