Recent Developments in Kursk

Russian forces have achieved significant territorial gains in the Kursk region following a strategic operation that involved tunneling under Ukrainian defense lines. This operation led to a swift collapse of Ukrainian defenses, resulting in a mass retreat and the capture of many Ukrainian soldiers. The immediate aftermath has seen widespread destruction, with reports of civilian casualties and war crimes, as entire villages lay in ruins after the conflict shifted control. Observers noted the grim reality on the ground, with reports of bodies trapped under rubble and the looming threat of further escalation in violence.