Russian anti-Putin partisans said they were conducting a raid on the town of Shebekino a little over four miles across the Ukrainian border in Belgorod province, the second partisan attack inside Russia in less than two weeks.
The Russian Volunteer Corps, based in Ukraine, said it had shelled the local Russian administrative building, while dramatic footage of a large block with multiple fires on the roof was posted in a local Telegram messenger channel.
US announces $300m arms package for Ukraine – with a caveat that weapons not be used in Russia
The United States has announced a new $300m arms package for Ukraine, including air defense systems and tens of millions of rounds of ammunition – but warned Kyiv that US weaponry should not be used to attack within Russia.
“We have been very clear with the Ukrainians privately – we’ve certainly been clear publicly – that we do not support attacks inside Russia. We do not enable and we do not encourage attacks inside Russia,” said National Security Council spokesman John Kirby.
A Russian 2S4 Tyulpan 240mm self-propelled mortar and supply truck were destroyed by Ukrainian/Pro-Ukrainian Russian forces in the vicinity of Shebekino, #Belgorod Oblast, #Russia. pic.twitter.com/OSFV6rc3Ff
— 🇺🇦 Ukraine Weapons Tracker (@UAWeapons) June 1, 2023
