Russian Forces Launch Surprise Attack Using Gas Pipeline in Kursk

Russian special forces executed a surprise attack on Ukrainian units near Sudzha by crawling through a gas pipeline, a tactic that Ukraine's military has confirmed. This operation involved soldiers traversing approximately 15 kilometers within the pipeline, which had been previously utilized for gas transport to Europe. The assault aims to regain control over the Kursk region, where Ukrainian forces had made significant territorial gains last year. In response, Ukraine's General Staff reported that its forces detected the Russian troops and engaged them with rockets and artillery, resulting in high enemy casualties. Meanwhile, the backdrop of this escalation includes U.S. military assistance to Ukraine being suspended amid tensions in U.S.-Ukraine relations. As fighting intensifies in Sudzha, reports indicate a significant battle is ongoing for control of the area.