Residents in Kursk fear and seek shelter as Ukraine advances.

Sudzha, Russia CNN — Bodies decomposing in the street. Bullet-marked civilian cars lining the road. Half of Lenin’s face blown away from the statue on the square. Streets littered with shrapnel. Locals huddling in a bomb shelter.

The smell of death, in buildings torn open.

A border town in Russia, Sudzha, was recently attacked by Ukraine, marking a new chapter in the ongoing conflict. CNN reporters witnessed the aftermath, with destroyed buildings and lingering chaos.

The scenes in Sudzha are reminiscent of the war-torn landscapes of Ukraine, now present in a previously unscathed Russian town. The impact of this unexpected invasion on both nations is profound.

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The outcome of the assault in Sudzha remains uncertain, but it symbolizes a significant blow to Russia’s pride. The invasion that once seemed swift and effortless has now resulted in unexpected consequences, altering the course of the conflict.