Ukraine's Kursk incursion an attempt to “divert” Russian attention in East • FRANCE 24 English

Russia on Wednesday battled a major incursion in its Kursk region from Ukraine for a second day, the most serious attack on Russian territory by Kyiv's forces in months that prompted both countries to evacuate several thousand civilians. Citing local commentators, FRANCE 24's Emmanuelle Chaze said Ukraine is likely seeking to "divert some of the Russian attention and Russian troops stationed in the eastern parts of Ukraine". If Ukraine manages to claim Kursk, it may use the region as a "bargaining chip" in talks with Russia, Chaze said.
#Ukraine #Russia #Kursk

🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen
🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN

🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: https://www.france24.com/en/

Like us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBen
Follow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/Xen
Browse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGen
Discover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKen
Get the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen