The Duran Podcast Frontline update, Kursk cauldron and Sumy buffer w/ Patrick Lancaster
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Mar 21, 2025 
In this discussion, Patrick Lancaster, a journalist covering the Ukraine war since 2014, shares frontline insights that often evade mainstream coverage. He delves into the recent military operations in Kursk, revealing how Russian forces breached defenses with tunnels and the dire humanitarian situation. Lancaster also analyzes military movements in Sumy and the escalating tensions in Zaporozhye and Kherson, discussing the implications of U.S. military aid and air defense challenges faced by Ukraine amidst drone warfare.
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Kursk Offensive
- Russian forces used a surprising tactic in Kursk, tunneling under Ukrainian lines using gas pipes.
- This led to the collapse of Ukrainian defenses and significant territorial gains for Russia.
Executed Civilians
- Lancaster found executed civilians in a bomb shelter in a recently recaptured village.
- This points to potential war crimes committed during the conflict.
Kursk War Ending
- The war in Kursk is nearing its end, with Russia reclaiming most of the territory.
- Remaining Ukrainian resistance is limited to the border and Sumy region.