Russian territory occupied for first time since World War II

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For the first time since World War II, Russian territory is under occupation in a “big swing” by Ukraine.

In an ambush last week, Kyiv’s troops swarmed Russia‘s Kursk region from all directions. A week on, Russia has failed to drive them back as the occupants rampage on Russian soil.

Russian officials said Ukraine had advanced 30 kilometres into the region occupying 28 settlements.

A column of Russian Army trucks damaged by shelling in the Kursk region’s Sudzhansky district. Photo: Anatoliy Zhdanov / Kommersant Publishing House.

Alex Gatopoulos, the defence editor for Al Jazeera English, said, “For them to still be there a week later on Russian soil… makes [Putin] look incredibly weak.”

According to ABC News, Ukrainian forces appeared to still be gaining ground despite being slowed by failed Russian efforts.

Matthew Sussex from the ANU’s Strategic and Defence Studies Centre said the operation was a reminder to Russia that “their borders aren’t secure.”

Source: ABC News.

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