Sky News: What’s left of Russia’s Kursk army is staring down Kharkiv
Analysts say Moscow’s depleted units near Kharkiv may be preparing for a limited summer push.
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Putin wants a buffer zone in Ukraine — Kyiv says put it in Russia
As Russia ramps up threats of new invasions, Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry says such a zone could just as well exist inside Russia, referencing Ukraine’s operations in Kursk Oblast.
Russia’s Sumy ambitions unlikely to succeed soon, says ISW
Despite Putin signaling a renewed land grab, the Russian military lacks the capacity to capture the city and its surrounding region.
“Let your children follow these orders”: Ukrainian commander in Kursk quits over “idiotic tasks”
Oleksandr Shyrshyn resigned from Ukraine’s 47th Brigade, accusing top brass of issuing reckless orders that cost lives.
Ukrainian FPV drone destroys Russia’s state-of-the-art Malva self-propelled gun (video)
Ukraine's 413th "Raid" UAV Battalion struck the 2S43 artillery piece's ammo compartment, causing complete destruction of the Malva.
North Korean generals tied to Russia’s war in Ukraine identified at Moscow parade
Of five Pyongyang generals seen with Putin on 9 May, at least three commanded DPRK troops deployed in Russia against Ukraine.
Ukrainian forces reportedly advance into southern Tetkino in Russia’s Kursk Oblast
Ukrainians reportedly used mine-clearing systems to advance toward Tetkino and Novyi Put.
South Korean intel: 600 North Korean soldiers killed fighting against Ukraine, bodies cremated before return
Bodies of North Korean soldiers killed in Ukraine are being cremated in Russia's Kursk Oblast before being shipped back to North Korea, South Korean intelligence officials told lawmakers.
Zelenskyy refutes Russian claims of full control over Kursk, says fighting also continues in Russia’s Belgorod
Deep State projects reports 29 km² under Ukrainian control in Kursk, with additional contested territory in Belgorod.
Frontline report: Ukraine’s F-16 precision strikes decimate Russian forces in Belgorod Oblast
Ukrainian forces have seized 13 square km in Russia's Belgorod Oblast, drawing Russian resources away from both Sumy and the critical Eastern Ukrainian battlefields.
Ukraine strikes Russian missile base in Shuya for second consecutive day (video)
Ukrainian drones hit the permanent base of Russia’s 112th missile brigade, targeting the unit linked to the recent Sumy strike that killed 36 and wounded 129, including ten children.
Ukraine intelligence: North Korean forces may join new Russian offensive on Sumy, Kharkiv
After suffering substantial casualties in Russia's Kursk, North Korean troops adapted to modern warfare tactics, capable of participating in Russia's anticipated offensive operations against Ukraine's northeastern oblasts.
Ukraine hits Russia’s 448th brigade involved in deadly Sumy missile strike
Following the missile strike on Sumy that killed 35 people, Ukraine targeted the Russia unit's bases in Kursk and Voronezh oblasts.
Ukrainian paratroopers deploy battle-tested Stryker APCs to eastern front after Kursk success
The 81st Separate Airmobile Brigade reports their American-made armored vehicles have survived direct hits from 30mm rounds while maintaining 65 km/h speeds in urban settings.
ISW: Russian forces advance in Belgorod Oblast and eastern Ukraine
Russians secured new positions across Donetsk, Zaporizhia, Kursk, and Belgorod oblasts. Ukrainian military pushed back Russian troops near Shevchenko settlement south of Pokrovsk.
Zelenskyy confirms Ukrainian military presence in Russia’s Belgorod Oblast
Bringing the war to enemy territory is "absolutely fair" and necessary to protect Ukrainian border communities, he says.
Russia strikes Ukraine’s gas site, blames Kyiv for Russian strike on Ukraine-controlled Sudzha gas station
The latter incident appears to be among Russia’s clumsiest false flag attempts to date.
ISW: Details of ceasefire agreements on Black Sea, energy strikes remain unclear
Russia and Ukraine exchanged accusations of ceasefire violations, while Moscow rejected Trump’s suggestion of US control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.
Ukrainian Air Force strikes Russian troop concentration in Kursk Oblast, military says
The air strike reportedly targeted Russian troops in Kondratovka, Kursk Oblast, killing 30 soldiers and destroying military infrastructure.
“Russians completely f***ed up.” Ukrainian forces enter Demidovka in Belgorod as 96% of district flee
Ukrainian troops cleared border mines and dismantled anti-tank obstacles, creating a path into Demidovka after Russian defenses failed to stop their advance.