Overview

• Ukrainian forces captured 500 square miles in Kursk, yet Moscow's focus remains on Donetsk's Pokrovsk.
• Russian troops make significant tactical gains near Pokrovsk, a key logistical hub for Ukraine.
• Kyiv's drone attacks target Russian infrastructure, including power plants and oil refineries.
• NATO supports Ukraine's right to self-defense, acknowledging risks of the Kursk operation.
• Zelensky seeks to leverage Kursk gains in future peace talks and bolster Western support.