Putin Labels Ukrainian Incursion into Kursk as Major Provocation

Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Ukraine of initiating a major provocation by launching an incursion into Russia's Kursk region. Putin alleged that Ukrainian forces targeted civilians indiscriminately in the attack. The statement was made during a meeting with the Russian government.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday accused Ukraine of initiating a significant provocation by infiltrating Russia's Kursk region.

Addressing the Russian government, Putin claimed that the Kyiv regime was behind the attack, which involved the indiscriminate shelling of civilian targets.

The incident marks a new escalation in the ongoing conflict between the neighboring countries.