Ukraine, in a First, Sends Its Forces To Invade Russia — in Kursk Region, Where History Stirs Dark Memories

The goal of the invading Ukrainians may be to create such insecurity that the Russian has to devote precious manpower to defend the border. Ukraine has no territorial claims on Russia.

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A soldier of Ukraine's National Guard 15th Brigade carries a reconnaissance drone near the front line in Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine, July 29, 2024. AP/Andriy Andriyenko

Russians are re-learning that the pancake-flat steppe they share with Ukraine is a two-way street. For two and a half years,  Russian tanks and armored personnel carriers rolled west, into Ukraine. Yesterday, Ukrainian tanks and armored vehicles rolled east, into Russia.

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