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Kursk: A Shifting Battlefield
Turning to the Kursk region, recent weeks have seen a notable shift in control dynamics. Reports suggest that Ukrainian forces have been pushed back significantly, losing ground previously held. Russian troops appear to be advancing into territories once integral to Ukrainian defenses, including reaching critical border crossings.
Despite the setbacks, small concentrations of Ukrainian forces remain entrenched in forested areas along the border, making it difficult for Russian forces to completely clear them out. Ukrainian military bloggers stress the importance of maintaining any foothold inside Russia, even if just a narrow strip of land, as it serves to exert continued pressure on Russian operations.