Ukraine's Kursk Offensive Stuns Russia, Exposes Military Failures
Despite prior knowledge of the attack, Russia struggles to repel Ukrainian forces while facing internal disarray.
- Ukraine's surprise offensive into Russia's Kursk region has forced Moscow to divert 40,000 troops and evacuate towns.
- Captured Russian documents reveal that the military had been aware of the potential incursion since late 2023 but failed to act effectively.
- Ukraine has seized 386 square miles of Russian territory, with Kyiv claiming to have halted Russian counteroffensives.
- Russian forces have recaptured some settlements, but Ukraine's control has disrupted Russian military operations and logistics.
- The EU has pledged a $39 billion loan to help Ukraine rebuild its energy infrastructure, heavily damaged by Russian attacks.










































































