Putin Accuses Ukrainians Of Terrorist Attack In Russia

Vladimir Putin claimed Russia had been hit by a "terrorist attack" on civilians inside its territory near Ukraine and vowed to crush what he said was a Ukrainian sabotage group.

- William Mata

In a televised address, Putin accused the group of opening fire on occupants of a car, including children. "They won't achieve anything. We will crush them," the Russian president said.

Ukraine accused Russia of staging a false “provocation” – but also appeared to acknowledge an operation had been carried out. Russia’s border regions have been increasingly volatile since Moscow invaded Ukraine a year ago, with reports of shelling and sporadic sabotage.