💥 Attack

Ukraine launched an attack on Russia's Kursk region, with Russia claiming Marder armored vehicles are being used in the area.

August 8, 2024 Sudzha, Kursk Oblast

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Ukrinform Kyiv Independent Kyiv Post UNIAN Censor.NET

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Source Reports

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Ukrinform → Source tone: uncertain

Russia claims that Marder armored vehicles are used in the Kursk region.

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: uncertain

Russian forces launching missile attacks allegedly targeting Ukrainian military equipment at the border area near Kursk Oblast

Kyiv Post → Source tone: uncertain

The Russian Defense Ministry claimed to have downed six drones and five missiles over the Kursk region

UNIAN → Source tone: likely

Ukraine's offensive operations in the Kursk direction are not slowing down. According to experts, the offensive has three key goals, including diverting Russian forces from offensive operations in Donetsk Oblast.

Censor.NET → Source tone: certain

The French Ministry of Defense described the Ukrainian operation in the Kursk region as having initial success due to surprise and less trained opposing forces.

Censor.NET → Source tone: certain

Both sides are striking in depth, with Ukrainian forces hitting Russian airfields and energy infrastructure.

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