Russia’s border regions are the target of a significant offensive by Ukraine (Russia-Ukraine War). Ukraine has used both missiles and drones in this strike. Russia’s 1,000 square kilometers are allegedly under Ukrainian control. This attack has put Russia in a state of terror, which could change the course of the conflict.
Ukraine’s big attack on Russia
At night, Ukraine launched a major attack on Russia’s southern areas. This attack heavily relied on drones and missiles. Russia says that it destroyed 117 Ukrainian drones and many missiles. These attacks took place mostly in Kursk, Voronezh, Belgorod, and Nizhny Novgorod areas. Ukraine launched a sudden attack in Kursk last week, which has now spread on a large scale.
Ukraine’s success and Russia’s difficulties
Russia is having a difficult time stopping this attack. Russia has taken emergency measures and sent thousands of people to safe places. According to Volodymyr Zelensky, the president of Ukraine, his army is constantly moving forward in Kursk. He has given his generals orders to prepare for the next crucial move. Ukraine asserts that it has taken control of 1,000 square kilometers or more of Russian land. 74 locations in Kursk are now under their authority, according to Ukraine.
Chaos and exodus in Russia
Security concerns forced the evacuation of about 2 lakh people from Russia’s border areas. Belgorod Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov has declared a state of emergency. He claimed that because of Ukraine’s ongoing aggression, the situation is disastrous. Along with causing damage to dwellings, the attacks claimed many lives. Drone assaults have also caused damage to buildings in Belgorod.
The Ukrainian president says they don’t want to take Russian land but rather force Russia to make peace. He said, “Russia imposed war on others; now it is facing it itself.”
The war’s direction has changed
This attack has the potential to change the war’s direction. US President Joe Biden has said that Ukraine has created a big problem for Russian leader Vladimir Putin. According to America, the purpose of Ukraine’s attack is to force Russia to withdraw its army from Ukraine and use it to protect its country.
So far, this war has claimed the lives of over 10,000 Ukrainians, including hundreds of children. They have also destroyed schools, hospitals, and other important facilities. UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk has appealed to Russia to stop attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
Ukraine’s attack on Russia (Russia-Ukraine War) can prove to be a major turning point. The international community is focusing on this attack, which has shocked Russia. Ukraine’s attack on Russia is considered to be the biggest foreign attack on Russia since World War II.
