Russian troops are collapsing the northern part of the Ukrainian salient in Kursk Oblast after intensified operations in the area that follow the U.S. blocking intelligence sharing with Kyiv, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW).
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Russian forces have advanced further in the Kursk region, significantly complicating Ukraine’s defensive position. The Russian strategy involves encircling Ukrainian troops, aiming to either force a retreat or surrender.
NBC News is the first U.S. news network to reach Kursk Oblast since Ukraine took territory there in 2024. NBC News' Keir Simmons reports on his discussions with residents.
Kremlin forces are racing to drive back and cut off Ukraine’s troops in Russia’s Kursk region in a bid to undermine a bargaining chip in possible peace talks after the US suspended new military aid to Kyiv.