Pro-Ukrainian forces ‘still fighting in Russia’s Belgorod’ despite Moscow claims

Freedom of Russia Legion social media reports contradict Russian claims to have repelled the rebel incursion

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Ukrainian-backed Russian rebel groups have said they are still fighting inside Russia’s Belgorod region, despite Moscow’s claims on Thursday to have repelled the incursion.

The Freedom of Russia Legion posted videos on social media of combat purportedly in the Belgorod village Novaya Tavolzhanka, between the Ukrainian-Russian border and the town of Shebekino, the legion’s stated goal.