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Satellite photography showing the result of the Ukrainian attack on Toropets, in the Tver Oblast, Russia. Photo via UK Ministry of Defense.

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UK intel: Ukraine’s attack on munitions depot highly likely to disrupt Russian ground operations in Kursk Oblast

Despite claims of intercepting Ukrainian drones, the attack's success highlights ongoing struggles in Russian air defense against Ukrainian long-range strikes.

byBenjamin Looijen

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Estonia spymaster: Russia loses 2-3 month worth of shells in Toropets strike

Estonia's intelligence chief says Ukrainian strike on Russia's Toropets depot destroyed 750,000 shells, equivalent to 2-3 months' supply.

byYuri Zoria

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ISW: Ukraine regains territory near Pokrovsk, Russians make marginal gains in several regions

Ukrainian forces advance in Russia's Kursk Oblast and near Donetsk Oblast's Pokrovsk, while Russian forces make marginal gains in Kharkiv, Luhansk, Donetsk, and Zaporizhzhia oblasts, per ISW.

byYuri Zoria

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Forbes: Ukraine employs encirclement strategy in Kursk to potentially trap thousands of Russian troops

Ukraine's operation in Kursk Oblast demonstrates strategic advances, with potential encirclement of Russian forces, but faces challenges from equipment shortages and manpower constraints.

byYuri Zoria

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Politico: Ukraine launched Kursk incursion despite objections from some top brass

When briefed on the Kursk operation, General Zaluzhnyi reportedly asked, "Once you have the bridgehead, what then?" but never received an answer from President Zelenskyy.

byYuri Zoria

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Frontline report: Ukraine launches cross-border “counter-counter-offensive” towards Russia’s Glushkovo

Ukraine's new offensive in Kursk Oblast targets Russian logistics, advances towards Glushkovo district center, and outmaneuvers counterattacks using ATACMS strikes.

byReporting from Ukraine

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Forbes: Ukraine expands incursion into Russia with new thrust into Kursk Oblast

Last week, in response to Russia's counterattack, Ukraine opened a new axis of advance into Kursk Oblast, breaching border defenses and advancing into Veseloe, where they encountered poorly-trained conscripts.

byYuri Zoria

Russian paratroopers, illustrative image. Photo via Wikimedia.

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UK intel: Russian forces intensify offensive operations across entire frontline

The UK intelligence report states that Russia is using airborne and naval infantry units to attack Ukrainian positions.

byBenjamin Looijen

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Russia claims interception of 29 Ukrainian drones in overnight attack

The Russian military reports neutralizing a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack, with air defenses active in regions across a 1,034.4 kilometer stretch from Bryansk to Rostov.

byMaria Tril

Russia’s counteroffensive in Kursk puts Ukraine’s gambit to the test

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Russia’s counteroffensive in Kursk puts Ukraine’s gambit to the test

As Russian forces push into Kursk Oblast, experts debate: Is this the end of Ukraine's bold advance, or exactly what Kyiv planned?

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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ISW: Russians may struggle to maintain offensive tempo in Donetsk after Kursk redeployments

Ukraine's incursion into Kursk Oblast reportedly disrupted Russia's new offensives in northern Ukraine and slowed advances in Donetsk, Ukrainian officials say, per ISW.

byYuri Zoria

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Gen. Syrskyi: Kursk operation successfully reduced threat of Russian offensive on Sumy

Ukraine's top general says the Kursk incursion prevented a new Russian offensive and diverted enemy forces, as Russian advances stalled at Donetsk's Pokrovsk.

byYuri Zoria

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ISW: Ukrainian forces conduct assaults in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, Russians report counterattacks

Ukrainian forces carried out multiple assaults in Kursk Oblast on 1 September, targeting locations near Sudzha and Korenevo. Russian sources reported minor advances by Ukrainian forces near one village.

byYuri Zoria

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ISW: Russia redeploys some forces from Donetsk Oblast to Kursk

Russia has redeployed limited elements from Donetsk Oblast's Pokrovsk and Toretsk directions to Kursk Oblast, reflecting the operational strain caused by the Ukrainian incursion in Kursk on Russia's priority offensive efforts in Donetsk Oblast, ISW says.

byYuri Zoria

Russian soldiers, illustrative image. Photo via Wikimedia.

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UK intel: Russia creating volunteer units to counter Ukraine in Kursk Oblast while prioritizing Pokrovsk axis

UK intelligence reports Russia is creating a new volunteer unit in response to recent Ukrainian incursions into Kursk Oblast. Analysts doubt the unit's immediate effectiveness, as Russia's military focus remains on Pokrovsk.

byBenjamin Looijen

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Frontline report: Ukrainian forces encircle Russian troops near Kursk’s Korenevo

Ukrainian forces launched a successful offensive in Kursk Oblast, encircling Russian troops near Korenevo, advancing on northern and southern flanks, exploiting gaps in Russian defenses, and capturing an advanced T-90M tank. The possible fall of Korenevo could open up critical operational space.

byReporting from Ukraine

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Russia’s Kursk authorities form armed volunteer group for security in evacuated areas, amid ongoing looting

Russian authorities in Kursk Oblast have created the "Bars - Kursk" armed volunteer group to maintain order in evacuated areas. This move follows Ukraine's advance into the region and reports of widespread looting by both locals and Russian military personnel in Russian-controlled areas.

byYuri Zoria

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Syrskyi: Ukraine advances 2 km in Kursk Oblast as Pokrovsk remains most challenging sector

Ukraine's top general, Syrskyi, states that Ukrainian forces have advanced up to 2 km into Russia's Kursk Oblast, gaining control of 5 km² over the past day, while facing challenges in the Pokrovsk sector, Donetsk Oblast.

byYuri Zoria

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Deep State: Russia captures Korenevo village in Kursk Oblast

The village of Korenevo in Kursk Oblast has fallen under Russian control, Deep State reports, as Russian forces continue to make progress in multiple direction, including Donetsk Oblast

byMaria Tril

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The Hill: Putin’s public image shifts as Ukraine pushes into Russia’s Kursk

With Ukraine now pushing into Russian territory in Kursk Oblast, the Kremlin faces a difficult choice: abandon positions in Ukraine or deploy young conscripts against Putin's earlier promises not to do this.

byVira Kravchuk