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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.
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