Ukraine’s forces have captured roughly 350 sq km in Kursk region
Ukraine has captured roughly 350 sq km in Russia’s Kursk region, with its forces fighting to expand and solidify their presence on the third day of Kyiv’s most audacious counteroffensive of the war. The Russian defence ministry said battles raged on Thursday as its troops and special forces fought off the largest Ukrainian incursion since the start of Moscow’s full-scale invasion in 2022.
Unlike past cross-border raids conducted by pro-Ukrainian Russian and international units, regular forces from at least four brigades have appeared in verified videos taking part in the operation. This suggests the operation was planned well in advance, analysts say. Ukraine has not only largely depended on western military support — particularly that from the US — in its fight against Russia’s invasion forces.
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