#Kursk #Operation: #Ukraine’s #Incursion Enters Third #Month as #Russia #Downplays the #Conflict

Ukraine’s unprecedented military incursion into Russia’s Kursk region has now entered its third month, marking a historic moment as foreign troops occupy Russian territory for the first time since World War II. While Kyiv initially gained momentum, with Ukrainian forces controlling around 300 square miles, the fighting has since stalled, and both sides have made minimal progress in recent weeks. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s government is downplaying the incursion, calling it a “raid” and minimizing its significance. Meanwhile, over 100,000 civilians have been displaced, with fierce fighting continuing near towns like Sudzha and Veseloe. Ukraine’s aim is to keep pressure on Russia, boost morale at home, and potentially gain leverage for future negotiations, while Moscow has been reluctant to divert major resources from its larger-scale invasion of Ukraine. Although the operation is ongoing, analysts believe that Ukraine has already achieved significant symbolic victories, proving its resili