Ukraine’s Kursk offensive poses serious questions about the credibility of Russia’s sabre-rattling and the rationality behind the West’s abundance of caution, as it is surely the reddest of all red lines. If Russia was at all serious about a possible nuclear escalation, this would be the moment.
Ukrainian forces achieved advances of up to 10 kilometers into Russia’s Kursk Oblast during ongoing offensive operations on Russian territory. Geolocated footage from August 6 and 7 indicated that Ukrainian armored vehicles reached positions along the 38K-030 route.
Even with Russia’s “superior aviation” and “very strong” air defenses, Kyiv has a plan to retake Crimea. The UAF will do “everything possible to reach the internationally recognized borders of 1991. We must win… to free our citizens who are in the occupied territories”.
On November 24th, the Ukrainian Air Force sounded an alarm over a potential Russian attack, revealing the presence of Shahed UAVs near the border of Kherson, Mykolaiv, and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts. The Air Force issued warnings and urged residents to seek shelter.
The demobilization of conscripts in Ukraine is set to commence soon, marking a significant development in defense strategy. Oleksii Danilov, Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council, highlighted the deliberation on this matter during a recent meeting.
United States Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, drew a stark comparison between Russian President Vladimir Putin’s use of food as a weapon in Ukraine and the historical atrocities of Joseph Stalin during the Holodomor.
In a recent incident on the night of November 19, Ukraine’s air defense forces successfully intercepted and shot down 15 out of 20 “Shahed-136/131” type UAVs launched by an unidentified enemy. The attack originated from the north, specifically the Kursk region in Russia.
Ukrainian Intelligence Officer, Andrii Yusov, discusses Russia’s persistent threats to Ukraine, highlighting concerns about potential terrorist attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities. The intelligence suggests that Russia, despite changes in missile stockpiles, continues production.
Despite challenges and setbacks in the Avdiivka front, Russian forces are reportedly reinforcing their positions in the region. Milbloggers and sources suggest that a major push on October 19-20 failed, resulting in heavy losses for Russian forces.
Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry criticized Russia for rejecting a visit by the UN and ICRC to Kursk Oblast, claiming Moscow fears exposing the true situation. This follows a deadly Russian attack on ICRC staff in Ukraine, highlighting the risks faced by humanitarian workers.
The Russian attack on Kharkiv on September 15 has injured 41 people, including 4 children, with the youngest just 1 year old. A guided bomb hit a residential building, causing severe damage and fires that affected nearby structures. The crisis continues to unfold.
Ukraine will extend basic military training starting in October-November. The new plan includes longer combined arms training and aims to improve training quality. This initiative is part of broader military reforms, preparing all men aged 18-24 for service by September 2025.
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