The Ukraine military launched a successful offensive into Russia’s Kursk region, capturing almost 400 square miles of land. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy praised the perseverance of Ukrainian soldiers and their ability to repel any Russian efforts to retake the seized land. The air force commander of Ukraine reported damaging a second bridge in the region to weaken Russia’s combat operations. Russia’s response to the incursion has been sluggish, with President Vladimir Putin downplaying the situation and accusing the U.S. and the West of planning it. The conflict has led to the evacuation of over 120,000 civilians, causing panic and confusion among residents in the Kursk region. Despite Russia’s missile attacks on Kyiv, most projectiles were shot down, with no reported casualties but damage to homes. The situation remains tense, and residents are advised not to return home until it is safe. The incursion marks a shocking development in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, with the former invading the latter two-and-a-half years ago and holding almost 20% of its territory in the east and south.
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