Kursk operation reveals vulnerabilities in Russian defenses, may shift future peace talks, says expert
With fighting intensifying, Russia has mobilized elite units to regain lost ground.
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Ukrainian mines destroy modern Russian tanks in Kursk Oblast
Ukrainian defenders stopped a Russian mechanized assaults in Kursk Oblast and Donbas with minefield traps, leading to the destruction of modern Russian tanks and halting a key offensive line.
US coordinates multilateral response to North Korean military presence near Ukraine
The United States is organizing a coordinated response with over 50 partner nations regarding North Korea's military deployment near Ukraine, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said.
Expert says stalled Kursk advance comes at high cost, Ukraine may need new strategy
With 30% of reclaimed territory lost and heavy tolls in personnel and equipment, former Ukraine's Security Service officer questions the operation's sustainability.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 985: North Koreans enter fight in Kursk, as Russian losses exceed 700,000
North Korea has deployed between 8,000-12,000 troops to support Russia's war in Ukraine in exchange for $200 million, rice supplies and space technology. Meanwhile, the UN chief expressed concern over this escalation despite meeting with Putin in Russia at the recent BRICS summit. Pro-European candidate Maia Sandu secured re-election as Moldova's president thanks to strong diaspora support, despite trailing domestically by 2.4%. While Ukraine could face up to 20 hours without electricity daily this winter due to Russian attacks on power infrastructure, Germany pledged $217 million in humanitarian winter aid to help cope with energy shortages.
BI: Russia retakes territories in Kursk Oblast, but extended push into Ukraine’s strongholds may stall
While Russian forces gain ground in Kursk, experts predict greater difficulties in taking and holding Ukraine’s remaining strong positions.
Ukraine destroys 3 helicopters and 146 Russian drones during Kursk operation
Ukrainian paratroopers eliminated two Ka-52 combat helicopters and 97 reconnaissance drones.
Ursula von der Leyen: Putin’s war is biggest threat to European security
As the conflict in Ukraine continues, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has highlighted the urgent need for the EU to unite and respond decisively to the military and economic challenges posed by Russia's aggression.
ISW: Ukraine pushes forward in Kursk Oblast while Russia gains ground near Vuhledar
Geolocated footage shows Russian forces raising their flag over two key administrative buildings in eastern Ukraine, while Ukrainian forces advanced in multiple areas of Kursk Oblast, according to the ISW.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 970: Drones strike Russian explosives plant in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast
Meanwhile, NATO's highest-ranking general in Europe warns that the Russian military is actively learning and improving from its experiences in Ukraine despite losses
Zelenskyy: Russian troops are attempting to breach Ukrainian defenses in Kursk Oblast for five days in row
Ukrainian forces are strengthening defensive positions despite ongoing Russian efforts to regain control.
Russo-Ukrainian War, day 961: Russia redeploys 50,000 troops to Kursk Oblast
Meanwhile, Ukraine has destroyed a Russian Mi-8 helicopter in Kharkiv Oblast.
Russia sends 50,000 troops to Kursk Oblast from other fronts in Ukraine
The redeployment of the Russian troops to the Kursk Oblast weakened Russian forces in other areas, notably the Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, and Kramatorsk directions.
Germany delivers two IRIS-T anti-air systems to Ukraine
Maj-Gen Freuding announced Germany will send two air defense systems, dozens of vehicles and tanks, and large quantities of artillery shells to Ukraine by year-end.
Ukrainian troops crush Russian assault units using captured defensive lines in Kursk Oblast
Ukrainian Territorial Defense repelled a Russian mechanized attack in Kursk Oblast, using fortified enemy positions to break the offensive.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 949: Ukrainian drones hit Russian ammo depot 300 km from border
Meanwhile, Ukraine has signed a significant arms procurement agreement with Denmark, leveraging $435 million in frozen Russian assets to fund domestic weapons production.
ISW: FSB forces now fighting in Russia’s Kursk Oblast
The deployment of FSB special forces in Kursk Oblast revealed coordination issues within Russia's security apparatus, a recent analysis suggests.
Russian authorities failed to act on warnings before Ukrainian attack, documents show
Seized Russian documents reveal a pattern of ignored warnings and inadequate preparations in the months leading up to Ukraine's incursion into Kursk Oblast.
Russo-Ukrainian War, day 938: Ukrainian troops stall Russian counterattack in Kursk Oblast
Russia has failed to regain control over Kursk Oblast following Ukraine's incursion into the region.
AFP: Ukraine halts Russian counteroffensive in Kursk Oblast, says Ukrainian colonel
Ukraine began the Kursk incursion on 6 September, 2024.