Belarus Claims Ukraine is Building Troops at Border After Attack

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has reported that Ukraine has deployed over 120,000 troops along its border with Belarus, according to the state news agency. This announcement coincides with heightened military activity following Ukraine's incursion into Russia's Kursk region, which began on August 6. Ukrainian forces have reportedly breached the western border, leading to significant embarrassment for Russian military leadership. Recent Ukrainian strikes have targeted infrastructure in the Kursk region, including a bridge, and an oil storage facility in Rostov, igniting a large fire. In Kyiv, Ukrainian forces successfully intercepted a Russian missile attack early Sunday, as air raid sirens alerted residents to the threat. Drones were also detected approaching the capital during this time. Meanwhile, North Korea condemned Ukraine's actions as an "unforgivable act of terror," expressing unwavering support for Russia in its efforts to maintain sovereignty against Western backing of Ukraine. The situation at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has raised alarms, with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) warning of a deteriorating safety environment following a nearby drone strike. Intense military activity has been reported in the vicinity, with both Russia and Ukraine accusing each other of attacks. The IAEA's concerns are heightened by the proximity of Ukrainian forces to the Kursk nuclear power plant, suggesting a potential escalation in the conflict's impact on nuclear safety.