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Ukraine's unexpected advance into Russia's Kursk region highlights strategic ingenuity, utilizing surprise and coordination to challenge Russian forces. This move could pressure Russia diplomatically, but the long-term impact remains uncertain.

Summary

  1. Ukraine advanced 30km into Kursk region.
  2. Operation disrupted weakly defended Russian border.
  3. Ukraine established air defence and electronic warfare capabilities.
  4. High-risk strategy aims to destabilize Russia.
  5. Future actions may depend on battlefield outcomes.
READ: Ukraine War: Kursk Offensive Has Taken the War Into Russia and Put Putin on the Back Foot – For Now

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