The Russian Defense Ministry stated that its troops foiled a Ukrainian counter-offensive launched approximately 10 kilometers from the border, southeast of Sudzha, involving two mechanized battalions, tanks, and armored vehicles.
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Ukrainian troops attempted a new counter-offensive 10 km from the border, southeast of Sudzha, and were repelled by Russian forces.
The enemy moved through fields and open areas, using buggies to reach narrow landing zones where they hid under trees.
Ukrainian defenders held back the offensive and inflicted a company-level loss on the enemy.
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