DISINFO: The British planned the Ukrainian incursion into Kursk region to prevent Europe from buying Russian gas
SUMMARY
The British certainly planned Ukraine’s transborder attack on Russia's Kursk Region due to economic interests. They deliberately used American weapons there. It is not only the gas hub in the town of Sudzha that matters. The Kursk nuclear power plant is also located not far away. This region has many attractions, which could become significant achievements for the Ukrainian army if it fully realises the goals and tasks set for it. It is the British who are involved because most damage from this action will be suffered again by the Europeans. Gas prices in Europe have increased by 5 per cent. 42 million cubic metres of gas per day are pumped in the town of Sudzha alone. The British are very concerned over the fact that Europe is starting to buy more and more Russian gas for its needs because of its economic situation.
RESPONSE
Recurring disinformation narrative from pro-Kremlin outlets claiming that NATO member states, especially the UK and the US, are directly involved in the war in Ukraine.
There is no evidence that the UK or any other NATO member is involved in either planning or performing a Ukrainian attack on Russia’s Kursk Region and the alleged seizure of the town of Sudzha by Ukrainian forces.
Starting on 6 August 2024, Ukrainian troops made an incursion into the Kursk Region and occupied several villages and the town of Suzuha where a gas-transmission hub is situated. Pro-Kremlin Telegram channels claim that the Ukrainians have moved 26 kilometres into Russian territory. Some Ukrainian military experts believe that the purpose of the incursion is to distract Russian troops from other places because Russia will have to move them to Sudzha in the long run. There has been no official reaction from Kyiv so far.
There are no NATO troops on the frontline in Ukraine. NATO officials have frequent contacts with their Ukrainian colleagues and some NATO member states provide Ukraine with military equipment and ammunition, but the Alliance is not directly involved in hostilities. NATO, the EU and the US condemn in the strongest possible terms the Russian invasion, which is entirely unjustified and unprovoked.
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