Helicopter destroyed in Kursk

Ukrainian forces have reportedly launched a significant cross-border incursion into Russia's Kursk region, gaining control of at least 166 square miles and destroying a column of Russian military equipment, including two tanks and a helicopter. Analysts from the Ukrainian OSINT project DeepState confirmed the destruction of a Ka-52 helicopter and two tanks, with indications that Ukrainian troops utilized advanced weaponry, possibly including U.S.-supplied HIMARS and drones, in the attack. Russian sources claim that the incursions were met with heavy fighting and assert that their forces have repelled the assault, although conflicting reports suggest Ukrainian forces advanced several miles into Russian territory. The U.S. Defense Department has stated that the use of American-supplied weapons aligns with its support for Ukraine in the conflict. As the situation develops, both sides continue to exchange claims and counterclaims regarding losses and territorial control in the region.