Anti-Putin forces warn of more raids into Russian territory

Kathmandu: The Russian commander of fighters that raided the Russian border region earlier this week has said he will launch more attacks from Ukraine.

‘I think you will see us again on that side,’ said Denis Kapustin, self-described commander of the Russian Volunteer Corps on Wednesday.

His threat came one day after Moscow said it had defeated a two-day attack in its southwest Belogrod region.

Kapustin is notorious for his ultra-nationalist views. He said his force was battling ‘injustice’ and ‘torture’ under Russian President Vladimir Putin, hoping they would inspire others to rise up.

His Russian Volunteer Corps – along with the allied Freedom of Russia Legion – claimed responsibility for the border raid that began on Monday.

Kyiv denies involvement in the raid, emphasising it was carried out by anti-Putin forces. Sharing images of damaged American military equipment, Moscow has accused the US of being involved.