'Russian Volunteer Corps' and 'Legion Freedom for Russia' fought near Belgorod. Ukraine assures that it was not involved in the action.
Leaders of the paramilitary groups met with journalists in northeastern Ukraine. The White House is investigating whether U.S. equipment and vehicles may have been involved in fighting within Russia's borders. "We are defending Ukraine and have been fighting in and around Bakhmut for several months," leader of "Legion" Maximilian Andronnikov said.