Ukraine destroyed key bridges in the Kursk region during a daring incursion into Russia to create a buffer zone to stop attacks across the border. The air force reported the destruction of two bridges, affecting the course of hostilities. Destroying these bridges disrupts supply lines to Russian forces trying to stop the Ukrainian advance in Kursk. The Russian defense ministry has not commented on the alleged bridge strikes. Ukraine claims to have seized over 440 square miles of Russian territory in the surprise assault that has caught Russia off guard. President Zelenskyy revealed that the primary goal of the operation in Kursk is to destroy Russian war potential and create a buffer zone on the aggressor’s territory. This goal was first voiced by Russian President Putin earlier, but now it appears to be Zelenskyy’s strategy to prevent Russian attacks on Ukrainian towns and villages across the border. The operation has shaken up the dynamics of the war and posed a new challenge to the Kremlin. This marks a shift in Ukraine’s military strategy and objectives, with an emphasis on defensive operations and creating buffer zones to protect against Russian aggression.
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