Ukraine's Major Incursion into Russia's Kursk Region

Russia is engaged in intense battles against Ukrainian forces following a significant incursion into the Kursk region, marking one of the largest cross-border operations since the war began. Russian President Vladimir Putin has labeled the attack a 'major provocation,' leading to the evacuation of several thousand civilians and the declaration of a state of emergency in the area. Russian officials reported that Ukrainian forces equipped with Western-made military equipment advanced up to 15 kilometers inside Russia, capturing multiple villages. Despite initial claims of repelling the attack, fighting continued through the night, with Russian forces employing air strikes, missile, and artillery fire to halt the Ukrainian advance. The Ukrainian military has maintained strict silence on the operation, and no detailed information on military casualties has been disclosed. The United States stated it had no prior knowledge of the attack and reaffirmed that Ukraine’s actions do not violate any existing policies.