Russia Pushes Ukrainian Forces Back in Kursk Using Gas Pipeline Tactics

Russian and North Korean troops intensify attacks in Kursk, threatening Ukraine's strategic foothold and supply lines.

Russian forces, supported by North Korean troops, launched a surprise assault on Sudzha in the Kursk region by infiltrating through a gas pipeline.
Ukraine's August 2024 incursion into Kursk, initially aimed at creating a bargaining chip and diverting Russian resources, is now at risk of collapse as Kyiv loses ground.
Ukrainian military bloggers report worsening supply and logistical conditions, with spring thaw making roads nearly impassable and cutting off key supply routes.
Russian troops have reportedly captured three more settlements, and pro-Russian sources claim Ukrainian forces may be preparing to withdraw from the region.
The loss of Kursk territory could allow Russia to redirect its forces toward eastern Ukraine, further complicating Kyiv's defense efforts.