Ukraine Maintains Control of Sumy-Kursk Border Despite Russian Advances

Ukrainian forces repel Russian offensives and infiltration attempts, as Moscow claims limited gains in Kursk region.

Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi confirmed that Ukrainian forces have full control over the Sumy-Kursk border, despite intensified Russian attacks.
Russia has deployed North Korean infantry and claimed to recapture several settlements in the Kursk region, though these areas had already been largely destroyed by shelling.
Ukrainian troops report heavy Russian losses, including nearly an entire battalion near Plekhovo, as sabotage and reconnaissance groups are neutralized.
Concerns about potential encirclement of Ukrainian troops in Kursk have been dismissed by Syrskyi, who emphasized effective defensive maneuvers and reinforcements, including drones and electronic warfare systems.
The suspension of U.S. intelligence sharing with Ukraine is believed to have impacted Kyiv's situational awareness, as Russian forces aim to disrupt Ukrainian supply routes and solidify their positions.