Ukrainian forces launched an attempted incursion into Russia's Belgorod region near the village of Nehoteevka with reported forces ranging from 60-200 soldiers and 8+ armored vehicles/IFVs.
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Around 60 Ukrainian soldiers, supported by 8 armored vehicles, launched the operation near the village of Nehoteevka at approximately 8:00 a.m.
Around 200 Ukrainian troops and several infantry fighting vehicles were involved in the same area.
300 Ukrainian soldiers engaged in fighting near the Shebekino checkpoint in Belgorod.
Ukrainian forces may be attempting to break through the border into Russia's Belgorod Oblast
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