Ukrainian forces have initiated a surprise offensive into Russian territory, expanding their control in Kursk as they mark five months of counteroffensive efforts.
The advancement included the capture of several settlements such as Russkoye Porechnoye, leveraging effective tactics including electronic warfare and HIMARS missile systems.
Ukraine's military leadership reported 38,000 Russian troop losses in the Kursk region, despite ongoing assaults along the Donetsk front.
Significant investments in long-range and unmanned defense systems are underway to bolster Ukrainian military capabilities, including plans for 3,000 cruise missiles and 30,000 long-range drones.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy emphasizes that the current strategy aims to tie down Russian resources in Kursk, preventing them from deploying to other critical regions.