Mass Evacuations as Ukraine Attacks Kursk Region

Ukrainian forces launched a major cross-border incursion into Russia's Kursk region, capturing 82 settlements and claiming control over 1,100 square kilometers, including Sudzha, a key administrative center with a vital gas pumping station. The attack, which began on August 6, marks the largest foreign attack on Russian soil since World War II and has resulted in the evacuation of over 120,000 civilians. In response, Russia is evacuating five villages in the Belgorod region due to heavy Ukrainian attacks. Ukrainian officials stated that the operation aims to disrupt Russian logistics and prevent reinforcements from being sent to the front in Donetsk. Meanwhile, Ukrainian authorities are urging civilians in the eastern town of Pokrovsk to expedite evacuation as Russian forces advance rapidly. Western support for Ukraine appears to be waning, with a decrease in newly committed aid compared to previous years.