.Putin gets in touch with cross-border assault in Kursk region a 'justification' The Washington PostRussia points out Ukrainian soldiers intercrossed in to its area as well as released 'huge attack' CNNHow deep into Russian territory has Ukraine's unpleasant surprise August attack hit? MeduzaUkraine Launches Rare Cross-Border Ground Assault Into Russia The New York TimesRussia: State of emergency in Kursk surrounded by attack DW (English).