Kremlin Comments on Ukrainian Group Crossing Russian Border

The Kremlin indicated that the Ukrainian militants who crossed into Russia used Western-made military equipment, reflecting the West's increasing involvement in the war in Ukraine. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated, "It is no secret that the Ukrainian armed forces are receiving more equipment from the West." The Russian army announced on Tuesday that it repelled the militants who attacked the Belgorod border region with armored vehicles the day before, resulting in the death of over 70 "Ukrainian nationalists" and forcing the remainder to retreat into Ukraine. Images of several destroyed vehicles released by Russian state media showed American-made military equipment.