Ukraine, in Surprise Move, Launches a Lightning Counter Attack Inside Russia’s Kursk Region

Putin, unable to dislodge Ukrainian forces from Russian territory, loses face in the lead-up to Trump’s inauguration.

Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP
Russian servicemen in combat training at an undisclosed location, via video released January 4, 2025. Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP

Ukraine launched a surprise counterattack inside Russia’s Kursk region, the scene of the bloodiest recent fighting in the nearly three-year-long war. Today’s fighting comes five months after Ukrainian soldiers surprised the world by invading Russia, the first land invasion since World War II.

Have an account? Log In

To continue reading, please select:

Limited Access

Enter your email to read for FREE

Get 1 FREE article

Continue with
or
Unlimited Access

Join the Sun for a PENNY A DAY

$0.01/day for 60 days

Cancel anytime

100% ad free experience

Unlimited article and commenting access

Full annual dues ($120) billed after 60 days

By continuing you agree to our
Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
Advertisement
The New York Sun

© 2025 The New York Sun Company, LLC. All rights reserved.

Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. The material on this site is protected by copyright law and may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used.

The New York Sun

Sign in or  Create a free account

or
By continuing you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use