Sudzha, a district center in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, was taken over by the Ukrainian Armed Forces early in the operation on Russian territory. Despite minimal damage on the route from the border, the town remains mostly intact. Ukrainian soldiers claim that the destruction of the Center of Folk Art was actually carried out by the Russians. The situation remains tense, with Russian forces targeting sites and the Ukrainian military pushing forward.
Slidstvo.Info conducted interviews with soldiers and locals in Kursk Oblast, shedding light on the unexpected entry into Russian territory and the capture of a large number of Russian soldiers. The soldiers expressed a sense of fulfillment in their progress. Sudzha now experiences the distant rumble of artillery, with the front line still far away.
“THE ENEMY DOESN’T HESITATE TO STRIKE THEIR OWN PEOPLE”
Vadym Mysnyk, spokesperson for the Siversk Operational Tactical Grouping, emphasized the use of aviation by Russian forces to strike villages, causing civilian harm. Ukrainian defenders are following international standards in aiding the locals, providing essential services.
“WE WON’T ANSWER FOR PUTIN; WE’RE INSIGNIFICANT HERE. WE’RE NOBODY.”
Residents of Sudzha expressed mixed feelings, with some longing for ties to Ukraine and others resigned to their current situation. The discussion also touched on the role of Putin and the complexities of the ongoing conflict.
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