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oleksandr syrskyi 21st meeting contact group ukraine's defense april 2024 credit telegram/syrskyi

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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

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Frontline report: Sudzha city taken, Glushkovo city next

Today saw significant developments from the Kursk direction, where Ukrainian forces have successfully consolidated control over the town of Sudzha, transforming it into a crucial logistical hub for further operations in the southern Kursk region.

byReporting from Ukraine

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ISW: Ukrainian military maneuver in Kursk Oblast to compensate for Russia’s advantage

The Institute for the Study of War argues that the scale of the Russian war in Ukraine prevents either side from achieving strategic war aims in a single campaign.

byMaria Tril

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, illustrative image. Photo via Eastnews.ua.

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Zelenskyy: Our partners need to remove barriers preventing us from weakening Russian positions

The President of Ukraine urged Western partners to lift any barriers set upon Ukraine with regards to long-range capabilities, as it is the ''answer to all the most important (...) strategic issues of this war.''

byBenjamin Looijen

Leopard 2A4 operated by members of the Ukrainian Army. Illustrative image, photo credit: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

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German MP urges transfer of more military vehicles and tanks to Ukraine in light of Kursk incursion

By providing more military support to Ukraine as it conducts combat operations in the Kursk Oblast, Germany can lay the foundations for lasting peace in Europe, the German MP says.

byBenjamin Looijen

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Russia struggles to mount serious counter-attacks in Kursk, says Estonian defense official

Estonian deputy chief of staff Lt-Col Puusepp says Russia is facing major command and control problems and cannot launch serious counter-attack in its Kursk Oblast, resorting to reactive defensive measures.

byYuri Zoria

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Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi reports progress in Kursk Oblast operation

Top general says Ukraine successfully defends against multiple Russian attacks, advances in Kursk Oblast. General Staff reports heavy fighting across various fronts, with 132 combat engagements and significant enemy losses in personnel and equipment.

byYuri Zoria

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German ambassador: Russia not ready for peace talks with Ukraine

German Ambassador to Russia says Moscow is not ready to negotiate peace with Ukraine, citing Putin's unrealistic preconditions.

byYuri Zoria

Destroyed column of Russian troops in Kursk Oblast

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WP: Qatar-mediated Ukraine-Russia negotiations postponed after Kursk incursion

WP sources claim that Ukraine and Russia were set to hold indirect talks in Qatar for a partial ceasefire on energy infrastructure strikes, but the negotiations were postponed after Ukraine's surprise incursion into Russia's Kursk Oblast.

byYuri Zoria

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Russo-Ukrainian war, day 905: Ukraine destroys key bridge in Kursk Oblast, while US still forbids long-range strikes with Western weapons deep inside Russia

Ukrainian forces destroyed a key bridge over the Seim River in Russia's Kursk Oblast, isolating more than 28 settlements and complicating Russian logistics. While Canada permitted Ukraine to deploy Canadian-made military equipment within Russian borders, the US maintained restrictions on Ukraine's long-range strikes inside Russia despite the recent success in the Kursk operation, fearing potential escalation.

byEuromaidan Press Contributor

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“War returns home,” says Latvian defense minister about Kursk incursion

While acknowledging Ukraine's seizure of over a thousand square kilometers of Russia's Kursk Oblast, Latvian Defense Minister Andris Sprūds cautioned against underestimating Russia's capacity for prolonged war, citing its disregard for human life and readiness to mobilize all resources.

byVira Kravchuk

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Ukrainian forces destroy one of three key bridges in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, complicate evacuation and logistics

Ukrainian forces reportedly destroyed a key bridge over the Seim River in Russia's Kursk Oblast, isolating more than 28 settlements. Russian Telegram channels claim HIMARS rockets struck the bridge in Glushkovo district, leaving water evacuation as the only option for residents.

byVira Kravchuk

Deputy Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh.

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US maintains restrictions on Ukraine’s long-range strikes inside Russia amid Kursk operation

Despite Ukraine's success in recent surprise Kursk operation, the US continues to forbid Ukraine’s long-range strikes with Western-supplied weapons deep inside Russia, fearing Russia’s escalation and retaliation. "Just because Russia hasn't responded to something doesn't mean that they can't or won't in the future,” said Deputy Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh.

byVira Kravchuk

NATO General and Supreme Allied Commander Europe Christopher Cavoli.

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NATO Commander: Russia’s response to Kursk incursion “slow and scattered”

General Christopher Cavoli explained that Russia's sluggish reaction to Ukraine's Kursk operation stems partly from uncertainty over “who is in charge” of the response within Russia, while the Ministry of Defense oversees military actions in Ukraine.

byVira Kravchuk

A screenshot from the video reportedly showing Russian POWs in Kursk Oblast.

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The Independent: Ukraine captures around 2,000 Russian POWs in Kursk, Ukrainian colonel says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed that a key objective of the recent Kursk offensive is to increase Ukraine's "exchange fund" of Russian prisoners of war. An unnamed Ukrainian colonel told the Independent that the number could be as high as 2,000 POWs.

byVira Kravchuk

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CNN: Russia diverts several thousand troops from Ukraine to counter Kursk offensive

US officials report that Russia shifted several thousand troops from occupied Ukrainian territories to the Kursk Oblast, following a surprise Ukrainian incursion, but Russia primarily deploys untrained conscripts there rather than moving its more experienced units from Ukraine.

byVira Kravchuk

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Russo-Ukrainian war, day 904: US considers providing JASSM missiles for Ukraine’s F-16 fighter jets

The decision can potentially extend their combat range beyond 320 km.

byEuromaidan Press Staff