Overview

• Ukraine's incursion into Russia's Kursk region has seized over 490 square miles of territory.
• The offensive has embarrassed Russian leadership and disrupted their strategic plans.
• Military experts debate whether the resources used in Kursk could weaken Ukraine's defense in Donetsk.
• Ukraine's use of U.S.-supplied weapons in the offensive has been confirmed through satellite imagery.
• The operation's success may influence future negotiations and international support for Ukraine.