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IAEA chief Grossi to visit Kursk NPP amid Ukraine’s advances

As Ukrainian troops push into Russia's Kursk Oblast, the International Atomic Energy Agency raised alarms about the safety of the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant's reactors, similar to those involved in the 1986 Chornobyl disaster. IAEA chief Rafael Grossi is set to inspect the facility's vulnerabilities firsthand.

byVira Kravchuk

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Zelenskyy: More Russian POWs and one settlement captured in Kursk Oblast

President Zelenskyy visited Sumy Oblast border, meeting with military and local leaders. He reports capture of another settlement in Kursk Oblast and more Russian POWs, and decreased shelling and civilian casualties in Sumy.

byYuri Zoria

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EU top diplomat Borrell calls for lifting restrictions on Ukraine’s weapon use in Russia

EU's Borrell calls for lifting restrictions on Ukraine's use of Western weapons against Russia, arguing that this could disrupt Russian military operations, safeguard Ukrainian lives, and potentially pave the way for peace.

byYuri Zoria

Germany plans to halve Ukraine aid in 2025, Reuters reports

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Scholz: Ukraine’s incursion of Russia caught Germany by surprise

German Chancellor Scholz stated Ukraine did not consult Berlin before its incursion into Russia's Kursk Oblast. He expects the operation to be limited in time and scope, while confirming plans to reduce the aid for Ukraine, saying G7's plan will compensate for it.

byYuri Zoria

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The Telegraph: Putin throws young cannon fodder to Kursk, maintains offensive in Ukraine

Putin refuses to withdraw troops from Ukraine, sending poorly trained teenage conscripts to defend Kursk Oblast against Ukrainian invasion, which sparks limited protests within Russia, The Telegraph notes.

byYuri Zoria

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ISW: Kremlin propaganda justifies eastern Ukraine focus amid Kursk incursion

The Kremlin launched a messaging campaign to justify prioritizing the eastern Ukraine offensive over immediately repelling Ukrainian forces from Kursk Oblast. Propaganda aims to normalize incursion, redirect domestic concerns, and maintain confidence in eventual Russian victory.

byYuri Zoria

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Daily review

Russo-Ukrainian War, day 909: Ukraine bans Moscow-affiliated churches in historic step

Meanwhile, Germany has announced plans to deliver four IRIS-T air defense systems to Ukraine in 2024.

byEuromaidan Press Staff

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Sumy sees fewer Russian attacks from contested Kursk, more from Belgorod, data show

Sumy Oblast has seen a decrease in cross-border shelling from Russia's Kursk Oblast, and an increase from Belgorod. While the southern front has experienced reduced intensity, the Pokrovsk sector in Donetsk Oblast experienced a rise in Russian ground attacks, per official data.

byYuri Zoria

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Politico: Ukraine’s incursion into Russia’s Kursk Oblast strengthens Kyiv’s position in pursuing peace talks

Ukraine's military advance into Russia's Kursk Oblast is bolstering Kyiv's leverage in seeking peace negotiations, potentially using a framework similar to the 2022 Black Sea grain deal.

byOlena Mukhina

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Frontline report

Frontline report: Conflicting Russian command structures fuel friendly fire accidents in Kursk Oblast

The Russian military's chaotic command structure, lack of coordination, and communication breakdowns in Kursk Oblast have led to a series of disastrous friendly fire incidents.

byReporting from Ukraine

Kursk offensive: "I'm living every soldier's dream," says Ukrainian fighter

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Ukrainian Defense Forces control over 1,250 square kilometers and 92 settlements in Kursk Oblast, says Zelenskyy

The Kursk incursion has effectively disrupted Russian military positions and created a buffer zone along the Russia-Ukraine border.

byOlena Mukhina

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US reaffirms support for Ukraine’s military actions in Russia

US continues supporting Ukraine's military operations in Russia, the Pentagon says. Ukrainian forces aim to damage Russian logistics, drain reserves, and create a buffer zone in Kursk.

byYuri Zoria

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Zelenskyy: Ukrainian Forces control 92 settlements in Russia’s Kursk Oblast

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed that Ukrainian Defense Forces now control over 1,250 square kilometers of Russian territory and 92 settlements in Russia's Kursk Oblast.

byBohdan Ben

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Analysis

Kursk Oblast: Where Russia’s “historical lands” argument falls apart

As Ukrainian troops advance into Kursk Oblast, they encounter an unexpected ally: history itself. Ironically, Russia's justification for invading Ukraine crumbles on its own soil.

byBohdan Ben

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Frontline report: Russia initiates POW exchange talks after Ukraine captures 2,000+ Russian soldiers in Kursk Oblast

Ukraine captured over 2,000 Russian soldiers in Kursk, prompting Russia to initiate prisoner exchange negotiations for the first time. Ukrainian Military Intelligence prioritizes the return of seriously wounded, ill individuals, and long-term captives, while Russian focus remains on conscripts.

byReporting from Ukraine

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No formal request from UK on Ukraine missile use, White House source tells The Telegraph

The White House denied blocking the UK's request for Ukraine to use missiles in Russia, The Telegraph reports, citing a Biden administration official.

byYuri Zoria

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The Economist: Western allies were deliberately left in the dark about Kursk incursion plans

General Syrskyi considered various scenarios for launching an offensive against the Russian defensive line's most vulnerable areas, before deciding on the Kursk incursion, The Economist says citing sources.

byYuri Zoria

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Ukraine cut off almost entire Glushkovo district in Kursk, Russians say

Russian sources claim Ukraine destroyed the last key bridge in Glushkovo District, Kursk Oblast. This action may isolate Russian forces and disrupt their logistics in the area, possibly leading to a withdrawal similar to what occurred in Kherson City in 2022.

byYuri Zoria

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Zelenskyy says Kursk operation’s goal buffer zone in Russian territory

President Zelenskyy says the Kursk incursion's goal is to create a buffer zone on the Russian territory. He emphasizes the critical need for timely military aid from allies, specifically addressing the US, UK, and France for faster delivery of supplies.

byYuri Zoria

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Kursk operation shifts main battles to Russian soil, expert says

The Kursk incursion creates major problems for Russia, challenging its "red lines," and leading to the possible removal of Western restrictions on weapons use deep inside Russia.

byYuri Zoria