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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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