Ukraine says it wants to thwart Russian attacks, not permanently occupy Kursk region | DW Analysis

Ukraine says it does not want to permanently occupy Russia's Kursk region. After launching a major offensive into the territory last week, Ukraine says its intention is to thwart Russian attacks on its territory, and to pull Russian military resources away from the Ukrainian frontline.

Russia's defense ministry has released footage of what it says are operations against Ukrainian forces operating inside the Kursk region close to the Ukrainian border. Analysts say Ukrainian troops have advanced up to 25 kilometers into Russian territory.

Russians displaced by the fighting are arriving in the capital Moscow. More than 130,000 people have already been forced from their homes, with another 60,000 in the process of leaving on Tuesday.

Russia's foreign intelligence service has accused Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy of taking "insane steps" that threaten an escalation of their conflict far beyond the region. Zelenskyy says his troops are now taking the war to Russia where they say they control a thousand square kilometers of territory in the Kursk region.

Chapters:
0:00 Ukraine says it does not want to permanently occupy Kursk
2:31 Mark Cancian, Center for Strategic and International Studies
9:22 Stephen Blank, Foreign Policy Research Institute
12:37 Russia accuses Ukraine of taking 'insane steps'
15:13 Sonia Phalniker, DW Correspondent

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[Fenthule]

Ukraine took a page out of Putin's play book. Sudzha used to be the capital of Ukraine over 100 years ago. They just took what's "rightfully theirs". Slava Ukraine.

[nickbryantfyi]

Russia invaded Ukraine. Ukraine responds. How did putin not expect this?

[Raknidm]

People of Russia. Hand over Putin and end the war.

[keithc]

Congratulations to Ukraine on liberating Kursk from the Russian dictator!

[selcovoilucian]

Congratulations to the citizens of the Kursk people's republic for voting 98.9% to join Ukraine

[HowardEllis-xtbi]

This is why you don't attack your neighbor.😡

[RealUlrichLeland]

At least they won't have to worry about their washing machines being stolen when they eventually return home.

[LizardSpork]

"How dare my victims fights back!? Don't they know I'm a superpower!?"

[fdrstan]

Russia should hand Putin over to Zelensky and Ukrainian forces.

[richardm]

No worries, Herr Putin promises them each $115 bucks.

[jay]

SLAVA UKRAINI HEROYAM SLAVA

PEACE on UKRAINE'S TERMS

[Nightsd]

Putin has got to have some kind of dirt on Trump, I can’t imagine any other reason for an American leader to be so slavishly pro-Putin

[hbu]

Its in Putin best interest to know Zelensky has nothing to loose.

[RAMPHD]

This is a brilliant assessment. Thank you for sharing. When will the citizen's uprise begin!

[knowshet]

Slava, Ukraine! That is probably one of the few times in my life. I’ve agreed with Lindsey Graham. So proud of my Ukrainian sisters and brothers! I pray your aim be true? God bless all of you! Slava heroes of Ukraine! Much love from Austin, Texas

[harryseldom]

Suspect the people living in Kursk are disappointed that Ukraine will not be staying...maybe there should be a referendum?

[ronnieraptor]

Ukraine should ANNEX the territory they invaded to UKRAINE so that US and RUSSIA it self will not say that WESTERN weapons are being used inside Russia... Yes, u are right, as simple as that. Putin cannot complain because that same action was executed by Putin in Ukraine territories... A dose of his own medicine may not hurt him that bad...

[PK-xrsw]

The question is why is Putin still alive?

[sergiyrospysdiyenko]

there is no borders... only frontlines...

[willemn.hengelmolen]

Not really intended to go that deep into Russia, but it is proven if they want to go straight to Moskou they can do