Ukraine surprises with a high-stakes raid into Russia
The second battle of Kursk is raging
THREE DAYS in, Ukraine’s unexpected cross-border raid into Russia’s Kursk region to the north-east shows no signs of abating. Since the start of the operation on the morning of August 6th, Russia has lost full control of at least 350 sq km of its territory. Scores of its soldiers have been killed or captured. A race is on to halt the advance—and prevent the Ukrainians from digging in.
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Europe August 10th 2024
- Russia’s bloody summer offensive is hurting Ukraine
- How much of a difference will Ukraine’s new F-16s make?
- Ukraine surprises with a high-stakes raid into Russia
- Can anything rouse Germany from its economic slumber?
- Turkey’s president refuses to let sleeping dogs lie
- The siesta is still a serious business in Europe’s south
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