Russian forces clash with Ukrainian troops over key gas pipeline
Russia has deployed troops to the Sudzha region, which hosts a critical Gazprom gas pipeline. This pipeline is part of the mainline running from Urengoy to Uzhhorod, intended to deliver Russian gas to Europe by early 2025. Upon arrival, they were met by a barrage of Ukrainian fire.
The Russian military still faces challenges with operations in the Kursk region in western Russia. According to information provided by the General Staff in Kyiv, the Russians launched an attack on the Sudzha area, attempting to recapture a vital gas pipeline and a strategic Gazprom facility, reports Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.
The Russians aimed to cross the gas pipeline, a section of the mainline running from Urengoy to Uzhhorod, with plans for it to deliver Russian gas to Europe by early 2025. If successful in recapturing the town of Sudzha, they would regain control of the gas measurement station.
As reported by the Ukrainian General Staff on their Telegram channel, Russian troops were attacked using missiles, artillery, and drones.
As "FAZ" highlights, this information cannot be independently verified; however, Russian military blogs had reported an attempted assault on Sudzha earlier.
The Ukrainian army entered the Kursk region at the beginning of August 2024 and continues to operate in western Russia.
