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Ukraine: The Latest
Russia evacuates second border region as Ukraine starts ‘digging trenches and building field hospital inside Russia’
Aug 12, 2024
David Knowles, a conflict journalist, joins Dominic Nicholls, a defence expert, and Joe Barnes, a Brussels correspondent, to discuss Ukraine's surprising military advance into Kursk. They delve into the challenges facing Russian media amid civilian evacuations and escalating tensions. Key topics include Ukraine's historic cross-border maneuvers using drone technology, the shifting military dynamics, and the growing trend of Russian soldiers surrendering. The trio also examines the Kremlin's internal struggles as public opinion begins to shift.
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- Ukraine's incursion into Kursk represents a historic offensive against Russia, highlighting a significant shift in the conflict dynamics since World War II.
- The evacuation of approximately 76,000 Russian civilians from border regions indicates a severe reappraisal of security by Russian authorities amidst the ongoing military pressures.
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Ukraine's Incursion into Kursk
Ukraine has unexpectedly mobilized its forces to execute a significant incursion into Russian territory, marking the first major assault on Russia since World War II. Initial operations involved crossing the border, particularly targeting the town of Sudsia, strategically significant for its role in gas supply routes to Europe. Reports indicate that Ukrainian units, equipped with advanced military technology, have successfully established a salient approximately ten miles deep into Russian territory, capturing multiple villages. This operation has caught Russian military leadership off guard, prompting a chaotic response from their forces, which include poorly trained conscripts.
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