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Ukraine's Kursk Operation Faces Russian Counteroffensive in Donetsk

Kyiv's incursion into Russian territory diverts attention but Moscow advances on critical Ukrainian city.

  • 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.
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