Ukraine war briefing: Russian attacks kill nine civilians across Ukraine, officials say
GuardianDEC 2024
Russia Says It Thwarted Another Cross-Border Attempt
Above: Two Ukrainian army mechanics repair a broken armored vehicle in Kharkiv, Ukraine, on Oct. 25, 2024. Image credit: Fermin Torrano/Anadolu/Contributor via Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
As Russia still struggles to contain the Ukrainian offensive in Kursk, another attempt has been made to cross the border. However, it's not exactly clear who is responsible at this stage.
Pro-Russia narrative
Russian forces have thwarted another attempt to cross the state border. The enemy has been eliminated and stability was swiftly returned to the border area.