Here's what we`re reading today:
In relation to Ukraine's ongoing incursion into Russia's Kursk region, the #Defense Forces hit Lipetsk airfield, Reuters reported.
Kyiv’s strategy is to reduce #Russia air ability to strike Ukraine’s targets throughout territory and near frontlines.
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukraine-says-it-hit-russian-military-airfield-lipetsk-region-2024-08-09/
Tim Mak
in reply to Tim Mak • • •Since the start of the operation in the #Kursk region, #Ukrainian troops moved up to 35 km from the international border, #Russian milbloggers claimed, ISW says.
The #US officials noted that the incursion is not a violation of the US restrictions on Ukraine`s striking ability.
https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-august-8-2024
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