Ukraine forces make 'tactical advances' in new offensive in Russian region of Kursk, say military experts - Kyiv troops attacked in at least three areas within the Kursk region, some using armoured vehicles,

Kyiv troops attacked in at least three areas within the Kursk region, some using armoured vehicles, according to the Institute for the Study of War

Russia said Sunday that Ukraine had launched a "counterattack" in the western border region of Kursk, where Kyiv's forces began a shock ground offensive last August.

Russia said on Sunday that Ukraine had launched a counter-attack in the Russian region of Kursk, where Kiev forces have already controlled several hundred square kilometers since the assault began in August 2024.

Ukraine appears to be going on the offensive against Russia, attempting to seize more territory inside the Kursk region of Russia, the same region where Ukraine mounted a major offensive in August.

In a major setback for Ukraine, Russian forces have successfully repelled a large-scale counterattack in the Kursk Region, inflicting heavy losses on Kiev’s troops. Ukraine launched the assault with tanks,

Ukrainian forces started a surprising ground offense against Russia in August in the Kursk region but then began to lose ground after Russia deployed up to 12,000 North Korean troops in the region in its nearly three-year-long war in Ukraine.