Ukraine launches a military offensive into Russian territory, seizing control of significant land and prompting Russian civilians to evacuate. The operation aims to target sites from which Russia can launch attacks on Ukraine and bring a just peace closer. The success or failure of the offensive remains uncertain.
Key Points
Ukraine's military offensive into Russian territory
Seizing control of significant land
Russian civilians evacuating
President Zelensky aiming for a just peace
Pros
Seized hundreds of square kilometers of Russian territory
Restored momentum and morale to Ukraine's war effort
Targeting sites from which Russia can launch attacks on Ukraine
Cons
Uncertainty regarding the exact amount of Russian territory seized