Russian aircraft carried out strikes on their own villages in Kursk region, with 18 airstrikes and 23 bombs impacting Russian-held areas.
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The operation is ongoing in Russia's Kursk region, where the enemy's aircraft reportedly carried out strikes on their own villages, with 18 airstrikes and 23 bombs impacting Russian-held areas.
The situation in the area remains difficult, but Ukrainian forces are succeeding in stabilizing it. It was not yet possible to regain all the lost territory, but Russian forces suffered significant losses in the attack
A former Australian Army and French Foreign Legion soldier is serving with Ukraine's International Legion in combat operations inside Russia
Ukrainian defenders disrupted Russian plans during offensive operations in Kursk Oblast, with Russia suffering heavy equipment losses.
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