The war in Ukraine continues to escalate as Ukrainian forces make progress in the Russian region of Kursk. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reports the capture of more than 80 settlements, while the Ukrainian army claims to have taken control of 82 settlements in the region.
The Ukrainian offensive aims to destroy the logistics of the Russian army and deplete its reserves. Reports indicate that the offensive may have already achieved its goal, as Ukrainian troops have advanced between 1 and 3 kilometers in some areas.
However, there are conflicting reports about the situation, with Russian military bloggers claiming that Russian forces are still trying to fortify their positions. The offensive has resulted in significant destruction, including the destruction of key bridges on the Seim river.
Russia accuses Ukraine of using Western-made missiles, likely American HIMARS, in the destruction of the bridges. Meanwhile, Russia accuses Ukraine of planning an attack on the Kursk nuclear power plant, which could lead to radioactive contamination.
The situation remains tense, with reports of Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities and Ukrainian reports of Russian attacks on civilian populations. The international community is closely monitoring the situation, with the International Atomic Energy Agency expressing concern about the deterioration of the situation around the Kursk nuclear power plant and the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
