A Freedom of Russia Legion representative confirmed to Kyiv Post that fighting occurs on Russian territory. Media reports suggest Lozovaya Rudka in Belgorod is now under Russian volunteer control.
Explosions have been heard in the Russian city of Belgorod and missle traces are visible in the sky, likely from air defense, reported Russian Telegram channel Zhest Belgorod on Feb. 8.
Moscow acknowledges having withdrawn its troops on one flank in Bakhmut while rumors abound on social media of Kyiv’s forces advancing and even preparing to cross the border