Ukrainian troops allegedly penetrated the Russian border on a sabotage mission in the Kursk region, leading to clashes with Russian forces. Both sides have conflicting reports about the situation. Putin denounced the operation as a 'major provocation' by Ukraine.
Key Points
Russian Defense Ministry claimed Ukrainian incursion into Kursk
Putin denounced the operation as a major provocation
Both sides have conflicting reports about casualties and control of the region
Pros
Ukraine claimed to have seized a strategic natural gas hub in Kursk
Cons
Conflicting reports from Russian and Ukrainian sources about the situation