Ukraine Faces Intense Battles on Eastern Front and Kursk Incursion

Ukrainian forces hold strategic positions amidst heavy Russian counterattacks in Donetsk and Kursk regions.

Russian forces are pressing against Ukrainian strongholds along a 100-mile front in Donetsk, leading to some of the deadliest battles of the war.
Ukraine's surprise incursion into Russia's Kursk region has led to significant territorial gains but is now met with fierce Russian counterattacks using drones and artillery.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has urged for more Western military support, emphasizing the need for deeper strikes into Russian territory to force negotiations.
Heavy casualties are reported on both sides, with Ukrainian medics treating dozens of severely wounded soldiers daily amidst the ongoing clashes.
Strategic towns like Vuhledar and Pokrovsk are under constant threat, with Russian forces employing armored assaults and infantry waves to encircle and capture these critical locations.