Zelenskyy says aim of Kursk incursion to create buffer zone to prevent further Russian attacks
Ukraine's president also used his nightly video address to appeal to international allies to speed up deliveries of much-needed military hardware to the battlefield.
In a major setback for Ukraine, Russian forces have successfully repelled a large-scale counterattack in the Kursk Region, inflicting heavy losses on Kiev’s troops. Ukraine launched the assault with tanks, armored vehicles, and assault units in an attempt to halt Russia’s advance. However, Russian artillery and air forces decisively defeated the Ukrainian offensive, leaving behind destroyed vehicles and significant casualties. As tensions continue to escalate, Russian President Vladimir Putin vows to drive Ukrainian forces out of the region completely. Will Ukraine continue its push, or will Russia solidify its control over Kursk?
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Russian Defense Ministry reports a successful operation by Mi-28NM helicopter crews in the Kursk border region, disrupting the rotation of Ukrainian forces. The airstrike destroyed enemy armored vehicles and personnel using precision missiles. As tensions escalate, the Kursk border becomes a critical flashpoint in the ongoing conflict. Watch to learn about the latest developments in this high-stakes confrontation.
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Speaking during his nightly address on Saturday, Zelenskyy claimed "up to a battalion" of Russian paratroopers and North Korean soldiers were killed over a period of two days near a village in the Kursk region.
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In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict, Russian forces have reported the downing of a Ukrainian Su-27 fighter jet, six HIMARS rockets, and 97 drones, marking a major blow to Ukraine’s military capabilities. The Russian Ministry of Defense claims that since the start of the special military operation, more than 47,000 Ukrainian troops have been killed, along with significant losses in heavy equipment. The battle continues to intensify as Russian battlegroups successfully repel multiple counterattacks and inflict heavy casualties on Ukrainian forces across key areas, including Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Kursk. This latest round of attacks highlights the ongoing power struggle and strategic developments on the frontlines.
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