Ukraine's Kursk Incursion: A Surprising Offensive

Ukraine's unexpected incursion into the Kursk region of Russia has caught Moscow off guard. Nearly 12,000 Ukrainian troops have entered the area, taking control of 74 areas.

The attack has put Ukraine on high alert, and it aims to pressure Russia into peace talks. The West has been accused by Russia of aiding the incursion, while Ukraine claims that the offensive is necessary to initiate negotiations for a fair resolution.

The success of Ukraine's military operation in Kursk is seen as a blow to Putin, but the Kremlin downplays it as a 'counterterrorism operation'. The invasion has led to the evacuation of thousands of Russian civilians and disrupted the studies of Uzbek students in Kursk.

The attack has also prompted Belarus to send troops to its border with Ukraine. Central Asian nations, however, maintain a cautious stance amidst Russia's invasion, balancing between Moscow, Beijing, and Ankara.

While the situation remains tense, Ukraine continues to consolidate its offensive in Kursk and Moscow advances on the Donetsk front.