Russian forces thwart attempted cross-border assault from Ukraine, official says

Tankers from the Ukrainian Ground Forces participated in a field training on Leopard 2A4 tanks amid the ongoing Russian invasion in Ukraine. Russian forces reportedly thwarted an alleged cross-border incursion by Ukraine into southwestern Russia, with the situation being stable and under control by the Russian military. The region of Bryansk reported an armed group trying to breach the border, and Ukrainian forces have previously targeted Russian regions. Western officials have speculated on potential reinforcement of Russian troops from North Korea. Ukrainian leaders seek permission to strike deep into Russia with long-range Western missiles, while the U.S. defense officials argue for limited and cross-border strikes using American-provided weapons. Ukrainian drones have been used to target Russian regions, with reports of drones being shot down and civilian casualties in both Ukraine and Russia.