Over the weekend, Ukraine destroyed several key bridges in the Kursk region of Russia as part of a daring incursion to create a buffer zone to prevent attacks across the border. The Ukrainian Air Force reported the destruction of multiple bridges, aiming to disrupt supply lines for Russian forces. While Moscow has not commented on the alleged strikes, footage released by the Ukrainian armed forces showed the destruction of the bridges. President Zelenskyy revealed that the main goal of the operation in Kursk is to destroy Russian war potential and conduct counteroffensive actions, creating a buffer zone on the aggressor’s territory. This surprise assault has shaken up the dynamics of the war and taken Russia off guard, as Ukrainian forces continue to advance and seize territory. The concept of a buffer zone was initially proposed by Russian President Putin, but it is now being pursued by Ukraine to prevent Russian attacks on Ukrainian towns and villages across the border. The unexpected offensive in Kursk has shifted the focus from the eastern frontlines to the Kursk region, with Ukraine seizing over 440 square miles of Russian territory. This operation follows months of tension and conflict between the two nations, with Zelenskyy’s address marking the first official explanation for the assault.
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