Ukrainian soldiers captured a Russian village near the border, prompting Putin to evacuate 76,000 people. Ukrainian forces also took control of locations in the Kursk region. Putin declared a 'federal emergency' and may deploy Siberian conscripts to fight Ukrainian soldiers.
Key Points
Ukrainian soldiers captured Russian village of Poroz in Belgorod region
Putin declared 'federal emergency' in response to the attack
Reports suggest Siberian conscripts may be deployed by Putin
Pros
Ukrainian soldiers successfully captured a Russian village near the border
Putin evacuated 76,000 people from the affected region
Cons
Tensions escalating between Ukraine and Russia
Potential deployment of Siberian conscripts by Putin