Russia Launches Counterterrorism Operation in Belgorod, Bryansk, Kursk; Dyumin Appointed Coordinator
Aug 13, 2024, 07:57 AM
Russia has initiated a counterterrorism operation in the Belgorod, Bryansk, and Kursk regions in response to recent security threats. The National Anti-Terrorism Committee (NAC) is leading the effort. Aleksey Dyumin, a former bodyguard of President Vladimir Putin and former president of Tula, has been appointed as the coordinator of the counter-terrorist operation in the Kursk region. Dyumin's appointment is seen as a strategic move, with Moscow's direct involvement deemed essential to address the crisis. Dyumin, who previously played a significant role in the annexation of Crimea in 2014, is now tasked with overseeing the defense of Kursk.
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