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Destroyed column of Russian troops in Kursk Oblast

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Ukrainians advance in Kursk Oblast, ISW notes 800 km² advance claimed

Ukrainian forces advancing in Kursk Oblast, capturing settlements and expanding control. Russian sources confirm ongoing battles. Ukrainian officials claim control of 1,000 square kilometers, while ISW notes claims of 800 square kilometers advanced as of 12 August.

byYuri Zoria

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Kursk Oblast incursion aims to protect Ukrainian lives from Russia’s cross-border attacks, Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry says

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry says the country military actions in Russia's Kursk region are legitimate self-defense, emphasizing protection of Ukrainian lives and territory, as many Russian cross-border attacks originate in the region.

byYuri Zoria

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Kirby calls Putin’s “West v. Russia” claim about Ukraine’s Kursk incursion “horse-hockey”

White House official John Kirby dismisses as "horse-hockey" "a funny bit of Putin propaganda" that Ukrainian incursion into Kursk Oblast represents a war between the West and Russia. If Putin doesn't like Ukraine's defense, "then there's an easy solution: He can just get the hell out of Ukraine and call it a day," he says.

byYuri Zoria

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US Senators Blumenthal and Graham endorse retired NATO F-16 pilots for Ukraine’s Air Force

Two US Senators call on the Biden Administration to lift restrictions on using US-supplied weapons in Russia, and endorse enlisting retired NATO F-16 pilots for Ukraine's Air Forc

byYuri Zoria

Screenshot from the Reporting from Ukraine video, 12 August

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Frontline report

Frontline report: Ukraine gains more territory in Kursk in 3 Days than Russia in 3 months in Kharkiv

Following Ukraine's swift incursion into the Kursk oblast, Russian military analysts estimate it could take up to a year for Russian forces to reclaim the lost territory if Ukrainian troops entrench their positions.

byReporting from Ukraine

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Russian Aggression

Kursk incursion: experts debate Ukraine’s objectives as Kyiv consolidates blitz gains

The real objectives of Ukraine's incursion into Kursk remain undisclosed, but the likely main goals include diverting Russians from critical fronts and capturing territories to use as leverage in future negotiations with Russia.

byYuri Zoria

Ukrainian troops at the beginning of the Kursk incursion.

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ISW: Ukraine’s surprise Kursk incursion exposes gaps in Russia’s strategic planning

Despite significant investments in border fortifications, Russia's defenses proved inadequate during a recent Ukrainian Kursk incursion. ISW analysts predict this development may prompt Russian military leaders to allocate more resources for border protection and impact its large-scale offensive operations.

byVira Kravchuk

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ISW: Russia resists troop shifts as Ukrainian Kursk incursion threatens Donetsk offensive

Russian forces face a strategic dilemma as they respond to a surprise Ukrainian incursion into Kursk Oblast, potentially impacting ongoing operations in eastern Ukraine.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

Russia declares "counter-terrorist operation" in Kursk, Belgorod and Bryansk oblasts bordering Ukraine

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Russia declares “counter-terrorist operation” in Kursk, Belgorod and Bryansk oblasts bordering Ukraine

Ukrainian forces entered Kursk Oblast on 6 August, sparking ongoing combat. The region is experiencing panic and chaotic evacuations.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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Ukraine seeks US approval for ATACMS use in Kursk offensive

Ukraine has asked the US to permit the use of long-range ATACMS missiles to target Russian airfields retaliating against Ukraine's ongoing incursion into Kursk Oblast, WP says.

byYuri Zoria

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Forbes: Ukraine’s elite air assault brigade joins ongoing incursion into Russia’s Kursk Oblast

Ukraine's 80th Air Assault Brigade, known for swift and powerful attacks, has joined the ongoing incursion into Russia's Kursk Oblast, bringing advanced equipment and tactics that significantly escalate the operation's scale and potential impact, Forbes says.

byYuri Zoria

Possibly Ukrainian tanks that breached into the Russian border in Kursk Oblast.

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Opinion

Ukraine’s surprise Kursk incursion: lifting spirits or stretching resources?

Ukraine's counter-incursion into Russia's Kursk Oblast has left experts asking what is the point? Here are the pros and cons of the operation

byTatarigami

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Satellite images confirm strikes on Kursk aviation and artillery warehouses prior to incursion

According to satellite data, Ukrainian forces carried out strikes on military warehouses at Khalino air base near Kursk, Russia, potentially employing Neptune cruise missiles, Militarnyi says.

byYuri Zoria

Kursk incursion: why is Ukraine taking the war to Russian soil?

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Analysis

Kursk incursion: why is Ukraine taking the war to Russian soil?

As Ukrainian forces advance into Russia's Kursk Oblast, Kyiv maintains silence. Only Mykhailo Podoliak, a presidential advisor, comments, suggesting the incursion could influence future peace talks.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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US says Ukraine didn’t notify about alleged Kursk incursion

State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller emphasized that Ukraine alone makes the decisions in this operation, however the US policy about weapons restrictions remains unchanged - Ukraine is not allowed to strike deep inside Russian territory.

byVira Kravchuk

A photo of an allegedly destroyed Russian Ka-52 helicopter in Kursk Oblast of Russia.

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Ukrainian forces reportedly establish foothold in border villages of Russia’s Kursk Oblast

Local social media channels in Kursk are flooded with posts from residents seeking to locate and evacuate relatives from settlements that have lost all communication and electricity. This coincides with reports of Ukrainian military presence in the area, with reinforcements continuing to arrive.

byVira Kravchuk

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Mixed forces allegedly breach into Russian Kursk Oblast from Ukrainian side

The group attempting to breach the Russian border in Kursk Oblast reportedly consisted of members from the Russian Volunteer Corps, Ukraine's 22nd Separate Mechanized Brigade, and territorial defense units and was allegedly orchestrated by Kyrylo Budanov, Ukraine's head of military intelligence.

byVira Kravchuk

The aftermath of the overnight shelling of the Russian Sudzha city, Kursk Oblast

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Kursk Oblast in Russia rocked by overnight drone attacks

Russian local authorities claimed that allegedly their air defense systems intercepted 26 unmanned aerial vehicles.

byVira Kravchuk

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Kursk governor claims missile interceptions after nighttime blast

Kursk's acting governor claims four missiles were intercepted following a loud explosion that rattled the city overnight.

byMaria Tril

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Ukrainian drones strike Russia’s Polevaya oil depot in Kursk Oblast

Ukrainian drones targeted an oil depot in Russia's Kursk Oblast, setting three fuel tanks on fire, an operation confirmed by the Ukrainian General Staff and carried out by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU).

byYuri Zoria