Russia initiates ‘counter-terror operation’ in response to Ukrainian offensive
Russia announced the commencement of a “counter-terror operation” on August 10, targeting three border regions—Belgorod, Bryansk, and Kursk—in response to what is described as the largest Ukrainian cross-border offensive since the onset of the conflict over two years ago. The operation was catalyzed by a surprise Ukrainian military incursion into the Kursk region early Tuesday, […]