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Russian authorities scramble to quell Ukraine’s week-long Kursk incursion



Confused messaging from leaders as Kremlin attempts to play down significance of eventsRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesUkraine’s incursion into Russia explained in maps, footage and photos Russian authorities are scrambling to bring the situation in Kursk under control, a week after Ukrainian forces launched a surprise attack in the region that has left a swathe of Russian territory under Kyiv’s control.Russia used missiles, drones and airstrikes on Tuesday in an attempt to claw back territory, with one senior commander claiming Kyiv’s advance was over, even as the evacuation of residents from border areas continued. Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/aug/13/russian-authorities-scramble-to-quell-ukraines-week-long-kursk-incursion

Author : Shaun Walker Central and eastern Europe correspondent

Publish date : 2024-08-13 17:09:43

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