After the attack on Ukraine’s border, Russia sent military forces to prevent the attack

## August 8,⁤ 2024

Russia continued its fight on Thursday (8) against a significant Ukrainian offensive in the Kursk border ⁤region. On Tuesday morning (6), Ukrainian troops ​entered the city southwest of Russian territory, with a thousand soldiers, along with 20 armored vehicles ​and‍ tanks. This sudden attack caught the Kremlin ‌off guard, as their forces had previously held the advantage on the front line.