Cross-border attack believed to be from Ukraine before presidential election in western Russia. Presidential elections start on the 15th in Russia.
In western Russia, which borders Ukraine, there has been a series of cross-border attacks. The coming weeks are likely to be a difficult battle for Ukraine, says the British Ministry of Defense. The Russian military is building up forces on the west side of Audi Iuka and is aiming for new offensive opportunities, the think tank Institute of War has said. The attack on oil-related facilities has also continued.