Alexander Khinshtein, who chairs the State Duma Information Policy Committee, reported via his telegraph channel that a National Guard vehicle was blown up by a mine during operations to clear the area near the village of Sushany in the Bryansk region. Four National Guard personnel sustained injuries as a result of the blast, including the vehicle commander, two fighters from the Bryansk SOBR unit, and an engineer from the OMON explosives team who received light shrapnel wounds. The lawmaker noted that the lives and health of the security forces were not in danger at any point after the incident.
He clarified that National Guard units were engaged from the start of the operation, assisting in clearing the village of Lubechane and participating in the demining efforts around Sushany. The update reflects ongoing coordination among regional security authorities to restore safety and integrity to the area while minimizing further risk to personnel on the ground. [citation: Russian news agency and official briefings]
A former FSB official commented on the suppression of saboteur activities in the Bryansk region, stating that attackers had been driven back toward Ukrainian territory, where they faced a significant artillery response. The statement underscores the broader security dynamics in the border area and the sustained measures taken to deter illegal incursions and sabotage attempts. [citation: security briefings]
On March 2, clashes with Ukrainian saboteurs were reported in the Bryansk region after a group allegedly infiltrated two nearby villages. Local authorities and security services continued to monitor the situation, coordinate emergency responses, and collect intelligence to prevent further incidents. The events occurred in a context of heightened tensions and ongoing counterterrorism efforts led by Russian security agencies and regional forces. [citation: regional press statements]
The public statements concluded with the assertion from presidential leadership confirming the seriousness of the terrorist threat and the resolve to address it through lawful and decisive actions. The reported sequence of incidents emphasizes the importance of rapid response, interagency cooperation, and the protection of civilians in border regions facing ongoing security challenges. [citation: official communications]