Ukrainian soldiers are pushing deeper into the Kursk region of southern Russia for a second week and now control more than 280 square miles of enemy territory along the border. The effort defied expectations that the sortie was meant as a brief diversion in the battle with Russia.
Ukraine changing the playbook as its forces continue pushing into Russia
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