Russia has launched a major counterattack in its Kursk border region in response to the surprise invasion by Kyiv forces, which had previously taken control of Russian territory. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the counteroffensive actions, stating that things were going according to the Ukrainian plan. It is unclear whether this counterattack is a full-blown offensive or a precursor to a larger operation. The focus of the Russian forces had previously been on the eastern front lines of the war, but now they are making efforts to retake the territory in Kursk. Russia has struggled to respond to the initial invasion by Ukrainian forces, who had seized around 500 square miles of Russian territory. The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed the recapturing of 10 settlements in Kursk, while also noting that Ukrainians were still mounting counterattacks in the region. The Russian attacks in Kursk have increased overall pressure on Ukrainian defenses, but it remains to be seen how successful the Russian counterattack will be. Ukrainian forces had anticipated a Russian counterattack and were prepared for it. The outcome of the counterattack could potentially impact any future peace talks and change the narrative of the conflict.
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