In a bold move, Ukrainian forces have launched a surprise counterattack on Russia’s Kursk region, pushing deep into Russian territory. The incursion, now in its fourth day, has caught Russia’s military off guard.
Ukraine’s troops have advanced over 10 kilometers into Russia, marking the deepest cross-border advance since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022. Russia claims to have inflicted heavy casualties, but these numbers remain unverified.
Meanwhile, a devastating Russian strike on a shopping center in Kostiantynivka has killed 13 civilians and injured 43. The attack has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation.
In a significant escalation, Ukraine’s military has also targeted a Russian airfield deep inside Russia, destroying a warehouse storing hundreds of glide bombs. This daring operation has dealt a substantial blow to Russia’s military capabilities.
As the situation spirals out of control, Russia’s defense ministry scrambles to respond. Footage shows a destroyed Russian convoy, with injured soldiers and abandoned vehicles. A federal state of emergency has been declared in the Kursk region.
With up to 1,000 Ukrainian troops involved, Russia’s military is struggling to contain the counterattack. President Zelensky has made it clear that Russia must face the consequences of its actions.
This dramatic turn of events has shifted the dynamics of the war, with Ukraine’s military demonstrating its ability to launch a large-scale attack on Russian territory. The outcome remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: Russia’s military is on the back foot.
