US officials confirm that Ukrainian troops have advanced at least 20 miles into Russian territory, capturing 74 towns and villages|@Zenlenskyyua|X
Ukraine’s recent military operation in Russia’s Kursk province has led Moscow to pull back some of its forces from the region, reports The Wall Street Journal.
US officials confirm that Ukrainian troops have advanced at least 20 miles into Russian territory, capturing 74 towns and villages. The US is still evaluating the impact of Russia’s troop shift.
The operation has disrupted Russia’s logistics and infrastructure, which have been used to launch attacks on Ukraine.The withdrawal is the first sign that Kyiv’s surprise attack is influencing Moscow’s invasion strategy.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky highlighted the operation’s success, while Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a military response.
Although Russian forces are counterattacking and fortifying their positions, the incursion has buoyed Ukrainian morale.
However, analysts warn that sustaining this offensive may strain Ukrainian supply lines and defenses elsewhere.