Ukrainian forces have successfully halted a Russian counteroffensive in the Kursk region, according to spokesperson Oleksii Dmytrashkivskyi. He reported that while Russia attempted to launch attacks from flanking positions, they were ultimately stopped, stabilizing the situation under Ukrainian control. Russia claimed minor territorial gains, but Dmytrashkivskyi noted that they have only entered one settlement and are facing significant challenges. Furthermore, several thousand Russian civilians remain in Ukrainian-controlled areas despite Russia's evacuations. The ongoing conflict has seen Ukraine seize substantial territory since launching a surprise attack on August 6, which took Moscow by surprise. Meanwhile, international support for Ukraine is reportedly declining, as highlighted by a recent Kiel Institute report on Western aid dynamics.