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Ukrainian forces launched an incursion into Kursk Oblast, marking a significant cross-border operation that transferred the war to Russian territory.

August 1, 2024 Sudzha, Kursk Oblast

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Kyiv Post Ukrinform Kyiv Independent UNIAN

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Ukrainian Armed Forces (organization) Armed Forces of Ukraine (military_unit) Russian Armed Forces (military_unit) Oleksandr Syrskyi (person) Ukrainian Defense Forces (organization) Ukrainian forces (military_unit) Ukraine (organization) Kursk Oblast (location)

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Kyiv Post → Source tone: uncertain

Ukrainian troops were facing an almost empty Russian rear, which Moscow was simply unable to defend.

Kyiv Post → Source tone: uncertain

The Kursk operation required only one thing – the courage to 'turn the table.'

Ukrinform → Source tone: likely

Ukraine has seized control of 100 settlements and captured nearly 600 Russian soldiers.

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: likely

Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi estimated in late August that 30,000 troops had been diverted to the region.

UNIAN → Source tone: certain

В серпні 2024 року Україна почала операцію на території Курськоїобласті РФ. Під контролем українських військових опинилися сотні квадратних кілометрів ворожої території, зокрема районний центр Суджа.

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