Russia Accelerates Advances in Eastern Ukraine, Ukraine Gambles in Kursk

Moscow's forces gain ground near Pokrovsk as Kyiv's offensive in Russia's Kursk region faces strategic challenges.

Russian forces are making rapid gains in the Donetsk region, advancing several square kilometers daily.
Ukraine's incursion into Russia's Kursk region has captured significant territory but has not diverted Russian troops from the eastern front.
The Kursk offensive aims to create a buffer zone inside Russia, raising morale but straining Ukraine's defenses in Donetsk.
Analysts question whether Ukraine's gamble in Kursk will yield strategic advantages or overextend its military capabilities.
Both sides face mounting losses as the conflict intensifies, with key cities like Pokrovsk under threat.