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Ukrainian troops have made significant territorial gains in the Russian region of Kursk, seizing control of over 1,250 square kilometers, including 92 settlements near the border town of Sudzha.

This offensive began with a surprise raid on August 6, 2024, which caught the Russian army off guard.

In response to the ongoing conflict, Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed that the 'enemy' attempted to attack a nuclear facility, although he provided no direct evidence for this assertion.

Putin's comments were echoed by Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova, who stated that Ukraine's actions have eliminated any possibility for peace negotiations.

Despite claims from Russian authorities that most drones were intercepted during recent attacks, significant damage was reported at a military base.

Videos circulating on Russian social media showed drones being shot down, with some footage purportedly capturing air defense systems in action.

The governor of the region reported that a UAV attack was 'repelled,' but fires broke out at a Ministry of Defense facility located 185 miles from Ukraine's border.

In response to the attacks, Russian forces are rapidly constructing new bridges, although these temporary structures remain vulnerable to destruction.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has criticized several NATO countries for not fulfilling their commitments to provide air defense systems to Ukraine.

The situation has raised concerns about high casualty rates and a lack of volunteers for military service in Russia, leading to speculation that the Kremlin is avoiding a new mobilization.

Amidst these developments, experts suggest that Russia may attempt to re-enter the European gas market, leveraging its ample reserves after losing access to European markets.