Ukrainian Forces Withdraw from Kursk Under Heavy Russian Drone and Artillery Fire

Ukraine's retreat from Russia's Kursk region ends a months-long offensive, as troops face overwhelming drone attacks and logistical challenges.

Ukrainian troops have completed their withdrawal from the Kursk region in Russia, following an intense Russian counteroffensive marked by heavy drone and artillery attacks.
Russian forces, supported by North Korean troops, outnumbered Ukrainian soldiers by as much as six to one in some areas, complicating Kyiv's efforts to hold its positions.
The retreat was hindered by constant drone strikes on the R200 highway, Ukraine's primary supply route, leaving destroyed vehicles and casualties along the road.
Ukrainian commanders cited logistical disruptions, including a pause in U.S. intelligence sharing, as factors that contributed to the disorganized withdrawal in some areas.
With Kursk now under Russian control, Ukrainian forces are shifting focus to defending the Sumy region, where Russian troops are reportedly massing near the border.