Ukraine updates: More advances in Kursk, says Kyiv
Sunday, 18 August 2024 () Kyiv's forces say they are shoring up their positions in Russia's Kursk region amid the unprecedented Ukrainian incursion. Russia says the security situation at a nuclear plant there is deteriorating. DW has more.
In a dramatic turn of events, Ukrainian forces have been forced into mass surrender as Russian troops launched a fierce onslaught in the Kursk Region. Dubbed "Putin’s Kursk Inferno," the relentless Russian assault has reportedly overwhelmed Ukrainian soldiers, leading to significant losses and a growing number of surrenders. This intense battle marks one of the most significant clashes in the ongoing conflict, raising the stakes and heightening global tensions as the war between Russia and Ukraine continues to escalate.
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The military pickup truck accelerates as it bursts out of a treeline and across an open field towards a Ukrainian mortar position about half a mile from the.. Sky News
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has raised alarm, suggesting that Ukraine's recent incursion into Russia's Kursk Region is a deliberate attempt to provoke Moscow into a nuclear response. Lukashenko claims that the operation could pressure Russia into escalating the conflict with nuclear weapons, potentially isolating it internationally. His comments come amid ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with the incursion being described as the largest cross-border assault by Kyiv since the conflict began. The situation underscores rising global concerns about the potential for a severe escalation in the war.
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Former US Army officer Stanislav Krapivnik has issued a stark warning that Ukraine could trigger a catastrophic nuclear disaster, potentially causing a "Chernobyl 2.0," if they attack Russia's Kursk Nuclear Power Plant. In a recent interview, Krapivnik highlighted the grave risks of targeting the Kursk plant, including the potential for a nuclear meltdown that could spread radioactive fallout across Europe. His alarming prediction underscores the high stakes of the ongoing conflict and the severe consequences of any military action involving nuclear facilities.
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Shocking footage from Kursk reveals Ukrainian troops allegedly handcuffing and ‘kidnapping’ Russian civilians. Watch as the dramatic scenes unfold, with civilians being forcibly placed into trucks amidst the ongoing conflict. This video provides an unsettling look at the realities on the ground in the war-torn region. Don't miss this critical update on the escalating situation.
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Alarming reports have surfaced, claiming that Ukrainian forces are plotting an attack on Russia's Kursk Nuclear Power Plant. Russian journalists have exposed the alleged plan, prompting a stern warning from the Russian Defense Ministry of swift and severe retaliation if the attack is carried out. As tensions escalate, the international community is urged to respond. Is this a turning point in the conflict, or a dangerous escalation? Watch now to uncover the full story behind these shocking allegations.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused Kiev of carrying out a terrorist attack on Russian soil, claiming that US-supplied HIMARS missiles were used to target civilian infrastructure in the Kursk Region. The Russian Foreign Ministry confirmed that the attack resulted in significant damage and loss of life, with the HIMARS system likely responsible for the destruction of a key bridge and the deaths of volunteers aiding in evacuations. Moscow has condemned the assault as a dangerous escalation, signalling a new phase in the conflict and raising concerns about the involvement of Western-supplied weapons in attacks on Russian civilians.
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