Ukraine Launches Major Incursion into Kursk

Ukraine has launched a significant incursion into Russia's Kursk region, marking one of the largest and most audacious attacks since the war began in 2022. Around 1,000 Ukrainian troops, supported by tanks, armored vehicles, drones, and artillery, breached the Russian border, capturing the strategic town of Sudzha and pushing towards key logistical hubs. Russian forces, along with the Federal Security Service (FSB), are attempting to repel the Ukrainian advance, with reports of intense fighting and civilian evacuations. The EU has described Ukraine's actions as legitimate self-defense, while the U.S. claims it had no prior knowledge of the attack. Ukrainian officials have remained largely silent, though President Zelenskiy praised the army's ability to 'surprise' and achieve results. Analysts believe the incursion aims to divert Russian resources from the Donetsk region and potentially disrupt Russian gas flows to Europe.