2024-08-30 10:59:30
Kyiv/Moscow: The intrusion of the Ukrainian army in Kursk, Russia has become a cause of embarrassment for Russian President Vladimir Putin. Putin’s army has not been able to push back the troops that entered Russian territory in early August. In such a situation, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s plan to open a new front seems to be successful, as Russia has deployed about 30,000 soldiers in the new front line in Kursk. The Sun has reported that Putin may have also sought additional military help from his ally Belarus, as Belarusian tanks with ‘B’ markings have been seen on the Ukrainian border.
Ukraine’s occupation of Russian territory
The Ukrainian army entered Russian territory for the first time on 6 August. After this, Ukrainian soldiers have captured an area of 1294 square km inside Kursk. Within three weeks, Ukrainian soldiers have captured a total of 100 settlements including cities and settlements in the region. Meanwhile, Zelensky’s army has also attacked border posts in the Belgorod region. Along with this, they have tried to enter another city of Putin.
forced to ask for help from Belarus
Vladimir Putin, rattled by the attacks, is planning a new offensive using tanks and troops from ally Belarus to stop them. According to the report, pictures show rows of heavy-duty tanks and armored trucks being amassed near the Ukrainian border. According to the security think tank Atlantic Council, Putin is hoping to force Ukrainian troops to retreat by threatening new forces. But instead of bowing to pressure, Ukraine has issued a sharp warning to Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko.
Russia is facing tough competition
Ukraine has said that if Lukashenko sends troops, military bases and supply routes in Belarus will be the target of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Kiev’s commander-in-chief Oleksandr Sirsky said this week that the number of Russian troops being sent to Kursk is constantly increasing. Along with this, he claimed that the enemy is advancing at a very heavy price. Every day Ukrainian soldiers kill or injure more than 300 Russian soldiers on the front.