Ukraine continued its offensive against Russia on Friday, launching a major cross-border incursion and carrying out a significant air attack on a Russian airbase located hundreds of kilometers behind the front lines. The escalation in hostilities comes as tensions between the two countries remain high, with Ukraine accusing Russia of supporting separatists in the eastern regions of the country.
According to reports from FRANCE 24 correspondent in Kramatorsk, Ukraine, Emmanuelle Chaze, the Ukrainian military has been carrying out a sustained assault on Russian targets. The air attack on the Russian airfield is seen as a significant development in the conflict, as it marks a bold move by Ukraine to target Russian military assets deep inside Russian territory.
The situation on the ground remains fluid, with both sides exchanging fire and casualties mounting on both sides. The international community has expressed concern over the escalating violence in the region, and calls for a peaceful resolution to the conflict have been reiterated.
The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has been ongoing for several years now, with no end in sight. The latest offensive by Ukraine is likely to further strain relations between the two countries and could have far-reaching implications for the region as a whole.
As the situation continues to evolve, it remains to be seen how the conflict will be resolved and what the future holds for Ukraine and Russia. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
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Putin calls incursion “a major incursion”. What a stupid big joke. So if that is a major incursion , what was that Russian invasion 2 years ago?
So I guess Putin’s rules of engagement is “ I can do to you what you are not allowed to do to me”. Stupid arrogant ideology.
Is 28 km
An easy way to prevent this would be for Russia to take all the troops stationned in Ukraine and bring them back in Russia to protect its borders. No one would dare to invade them then.
Mr. Putin is a failure on so many levels.
Trump told Zelensky to offensive.. Wrestling rules..😂.. Defensive = Failure..
Go to deep and soon there will be no way out. soon they will be surrounded.
Ukraine should hold a referendum in Kursk and make it officially Ukrainian territory. That's totally legal according to Russia.
Until now, most Russians still support Putin and the invasion against Ukraine because they do not experience the war effects in their own backyard. (although many have lost sons/ brothers/ relatives). The wind has now shifted – anti-war feelings and actions will begin to appear and will put pressure on the Russian leadership.
Kursk voted in referendum 98% to be part of ukraine…..
why do you always use the russian footage when you talk about the war in Ukraine. So pro Russian
Its a trap. Russia can plug the gaps with reserves.
Ukraine about to pull out one of the biggest upset victories in history.
Trump and Musk must be upset with these Ukrainian successes.
I love how all you sheep only believe the media when it fits your narrative but when it spews anti right wing or anti left wing information its all lies loool 😂
Why operational silence, don't the Russians know what the Ukrainians are doing.
2014 : Ruzzia 2nd best army in Earth
2023 : Ruzzia 2nd best army in Ukraine
2024 : Ruzzia 2nd best army in Ruzzia
Why is the reporter stuttering and stumbling through the whole article?
WOW!…Ukraine gains more territory in russia in one day than russia takes in 2 months of fighting near kharkiv! REAL army…Ukraine for the WIN!
Countless nations have invaded Russia. The number that were successful? zero. Bad move Ukraine. Bad move.
Slava Ukraina 🇺🇦 people should know and see the truth!
A major provocation? Thats pretty rich from bellends who have invaded their neighbour and have caused tens of thousands of deaths.
Russia should make a conscription Law, give russians Soldier’s 50 procent salary now and 50 procent after the war ends . Draft 1.5 million soldiers and double Down. ! Ukriane is a very Big country what a you doing Russia !
A Ukrainian special operation in Russia.
There's no strategic advantage in opening a new front when you are losing territory elsewhere. It's more of a Ukrainian PR stunt
You can't call retaliation a provocation, Wlad, that makes no sense. Congratulations for being the president in charge during the first time Russia was invaded since the nazis, you brought that on yourself and your people for whom you don't care anyway.
Putins provoked for what? hes already at war with everything he has stockpile and conscription wise. Would love to know what he means considering the west has reminded him multiple times, use of nukes in Ukraine would mean immediate deletion of the Russian army and full war with NATO. ALL TALK
I have expectations to Russian military..one of the strongest military in the world but Ukrainian embarrassed and humiliated my boi Russia.
Upwards and onward to victory
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I doubt that Ukrainian army will be able to take a city of Kursk.
Two Ukrainian brigades with around 10 000 soldiers are fighting in Russia, while Ukrainian defense is collapsing in New York.
First Ukrainian army has sent 400 soldiers, then 2400 soldiers, then launched full scale offensive with involvment of around 10 000 of Ukrainian soldiers, but it looks that Ukrainian forces were able to penetrate Russian territory up to 40 kilometers – not enough to reach a Kursk.
The right term to be used is SPECIAL MILITARY COUNTER OFFENSIVE OPERATION. Why SPECIAL? Because it is launched within Russian territory, nnt on front line. Something Special right? 😅😅😅
russia is very weak military compare to europe and west very far behind
Response from Russia will be bigger
Ukraine should take the entire Russia
Western bots are very quick to claim embarrassment blah blah blah.How embarrassing that 30+ countries and best self proclaimed against one country still can't defeat it😂😂😂😂