Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:20pm on 09 Aug 2024,Friday International
Over 1,000 Ukrainian troops crossed into Russia, advancing 30 km into the Kursk Oblast from Sumy, Ukraine. The incursion, one of the most significant since the war began, caught Russia off-guard. Kyiv's forces used artillery and drones to breach Russian defenses. Russia scrambled troops, including Chechen units, to halt the advance. Ukrainian forces have been spotted in several Russian towns, but their objectives remain unclear. Russia declared a "federal emergency" and launched retaliatory strikes in eastern Ukraine, causing multiple casualties. The U.S. is closely monitoring the situation but maintains its policy on weapon use.
