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Unconventional Ukrainian offensive stuns Russian forces in Kursk region, says General Malomuzh
Retired Ukrainian intelligence chief General Mykola Malomuzh disclosed that Russia was unprepared for an offensive from Ukraine's territory into the Kursk region. Speaking on air with Espreso TV, Malomuzh pointed out that lacking significant military formations and fortifications in Kursk was a critical lapse for Russia. He attributed the operation's success to catching Russia off guard, proposing that this shift signals the possibility of employing unconventional warfare techniques.. …
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Ukrainian Forces capture key railway hubs, disrupt Russian military logistics in Kursk region
A successful operation by the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) in the Kursk Region cuts off the supply of weapons to the Russian army in the Kharkiv Region.
Sudzha has fallen out of Russian control, but it’s not the only city now controlled by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. On August 8th, it was reported that the Russian Railways (RZD) closed stations in Sudzha, Korenevo, and Psela – essentially admitting that these settlements had been captured by Ukrainian troops. According to RZD, passengers are …
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Ukrainian Forces use new guerrilla tactics in Kursk region, report Russian military bloggers
Ukrainian forces are advancing through the Kursk region, with some units reportedly as close as 35 kilometers from the border.
Russian military commentators note that Ukrainian units are progressing in small groups without attempting to seize complete control of specific settlements. Analysts from ISW have provided insights into the situation in the Kursk region, based on data from both Ukrainian and Russian sources.
There are diverging reports among Russian war bloggers regarding the control …
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Explosions reported near Kursk Nuclear Power Plant as Ukrainian Forces advance: Russia blocks access roads, prepares for combat
In Kurchatov, Russia, home to the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), explosions have been reported as Ukrainian Defense Forces quickly closing in on the city. Strong blasts were heard, and air defenses are active in the area. Ukrainian forces are reportedly within a few dozen kilometers of Kurchatov and the Kursk NPP. Russians are preparing the facility for a possible attack.
According to Russian media, all access roads to the nuclear plant have been urgently blocked. Power outages have been …
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Russian oligarch Deripaska calls for ceasefire as Ukrainian Forces advance in Kursk region
Ukrainian forces are fortifying their positions in Russia's Kursk region, expanding their control in certain areas, and continuing their advance or conducting reconnaissance missions. The situation remains unclear due to numerous unverified reports emerging from the combat zones. Nonetheless, today the Russian Emergency Situations Ministry declared a federal-level emergency in the region.
Despite the Russian Defense Ministry releasing footage of Ukrainian military equipment being destroyed, …