Ukrainian forces targeted Russian ammunition depots in the Kursk sector, causing large explosions confirmed on video, contributing to reduced Russian artillery fire.
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Ukrainian forces targeted Russian ammunition depots in the Kursk sector, causing large explosions confirmed on video, contributing to reduced Russian artillery fire.
The military operation in Russia's Kursk region is ongoing, with the Ukrainian forces making gains. Russian soldiers continue to surrender.
Russian authorities declared a state of emergency in Kursk and Belgorod oblasts
Ukraine continues its offensive in the Kursk region – the largest incursion into Russia since WWII
Ukrainian side in Kursk region has already created a military command, headed by Major General Eduard Moskalev
Large trench constructed near Lgov, Kursk region, potentially serving as new defensive line after Ukrainian breakthrough.
Russian recruitment advertisements seeking workers to dig trenches in Lgov with payments of $1,500 to $4,000 weekly.
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Extracted: 2026-07-18T16:57:31.534Z
Source story: day-904-2024-08-17