December 23, 2024

Brighton Journal

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Ukrainian strike on Kursk could mean Russia won’t be able to end war on its terms

Three weeks after Ukraine launched a bold attack on Russia’s Kursk region, experts are still trying to determine the long-term impact of the war that has lasted more than two and a half years.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the offensive had created a “buffer zone” to limit Russian attacks on the cities of Kharkiv and Sumy while depleting Russian reserves. But those goals did not stop Russia from launching a massive missile and drone attack across Ukraine on Monday, killing at least five people and cutting power and water to millions across the war-torn country.

“Like most previous Russian strikes, this one was equally vicious, targeting vital civilian infrastructure,” Zelensky said.