ISW: Russia tries to hide weaknesses behind Victory Day parade
Putin is portrayed as a victorious wartime commander while the Kremlin hides Russia’s failures, mass casualties, and international isolation.
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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.
Russian Orthodox Church installs pipeline replica, urges civilians to “feel heroism” of deadly underground Kursk operation
Ukraine's Center for Countering Disinformation reports the Yekaterinburg display glorifies a failed infiltration attempt that resulted in Russian soldiers suffering chemical burns and suffocation during the Sudzha offensive.
Russia accuses Ukraine of Sudzha gas station attack, Kyiv calls claims “unfounded”
Ukrainian military officials denied Russian accusations regarding a 21 March attack on the Sudzha gas metering station in Russia's Kursk Oblast, calling the claims "unfounded."
Russia prepares to attack Sumy Oblast from Kursk as Ukrainian forces reposition, says military expert
Military experts warn that Russia is repositioning airborne and naval infantry forces along the border following Ukrainian tactical withdrawal from Sudzha, while simultaneously deploying reconnaissance groups to probe Ukrainian defenses.
Ukraine withdraws from Sudzha but maintains presence in Russia’s Kursk Oblast
Zelenskyy stated the Kursk operation successfully diverted significant Russian forces away from other fronts, relieving pressure on defenders.
Syrskyi: Ukrainians reposition to stronger defensive lines in Russia’s Kursk Oblast “if necessary”
The Commander-in-Chief says the Russians are attempting to break through Ukrainian defenses and shift combat operations into Ukraine's Sumy and Kharkiv oblasts.
ISW: Russian forces seize Sudzha town in Kursk Oblast
Russian forces advanced beyond Sudzha, securing positions in multiple settlements, while Ukrainian troops reportedly withdrew from key locations in the region.
Forbes: Part of Ukrainian forces withdraw from Kursk Oblast amid intensifying Russian offensive
After holding territories in Russia's Kursk Oblast since August, Ukrainian forces are seem to conduct an organized withdrawal as Russian troops advance with superior numbers and effective drone warfare against supply lines.
Russian forces advance east of Sudzha city as North Korean troops lead Kursk Oblast counteroffensive
Ukrainian defenders face mounting pressure as Russian and North Korean forces coordinate attacks across multiple sectors, with analysts questioning how long Ukraine can maintain defensive lines.
US intelligence suspension costs Ukraine hundreds of lives and critical position in Kursk Oblast
Ukrainian forces have lost their ability to track Russian bomber takeoffs and military aircraft movements, dramatically reducing warning time for troops and civilians while Russian forces exploit this advantage to sever supply lines in Kursk Oblast.
Intelligence cutoff and Russian drone warfare push thousands of Ukrainian defenders to brink of encirclement in Kursk Oblast
Ukraine's ambitious incursion into Russian territory, once seen as a strategic masterstroke, now teeters on collapse as Russian forces exploit intelligence gaps and overwhelming drone capabilities to divide Ukrainian positions.
Frontline report: Russia’s hurried counterattack in Kursk turns into a disaster for them
Russian forces scrambled to reclaim Cherkasskaya Konopelka - only to be obliterated by Ukraine’s drone and artillery barrage.
Frontline report: Ukrainians push deeper into Kursk, striking Russian command posts
Precision drone and missile strikes eliminated Russian and North Korean officers, allowing Ukrainians to consolidate positions south of Sudzha and push further than expected.
ISW: Ukrainians advance 5 kilometers in new Kursk Oblast offensive
Ukrainian forces executed battalion-sized mechanized assaults, breaking through Russian defenses and capturing several villages southeast of Sudzha.
Frontline Report: Ukrainians turn former Russian border defenses against advancing forces in Kursk
Ukrainian forces turned captured Russian bunkers and Dragon Steel fortifications into a lethal trap in Kursk, creating a choke point that killed hundreds of Russian soldiers and destroyed over 30 armored vehicles.
Frontline report: North Koreans engage Russians as Russian command post strike causes chaos in southern Kursk
A HIMARS strike on a Russian naval brigade HQ creates a command vacuum, enabling Ukrainian advances near Sudzha.
Russian attack on elderly care facility in Russia’s Kursk Oblast leaves one dead, military says
In total, Russian attacks on Ukraine-controlled Sudzha area have resulted in 36 civilian deaths and over 100 injuries, with continued strikes threatening the local population.
Frontline Report: Ukraine blocks 2 km Russian advance near Sudzha-Makhnovka line in Russia’s Kursk Oblast
Russian mechanized units emerged from forest positions and faced immediate Ukrainian defensive measures along a critical two-kilometer stretch.
Frontline report: Ukraine strikes depleted Russian-North Korean forces to defend foothold inside Russia
Taking advantage of overstretched Russian defenses and frozen terrain, Ukrainian forces have outmaneuvered extensive minefields to strike at a crucial logistics hub