In a recent surprise incursion by Ukrainian forces into Russian territory, the town of Sudzha near the border has been under Kyiv’s control. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the region while reporters were allowed to glimpse the town under controlled circumstances. The incursion aimed to create a buffer zone against Russian attacks on northeastern Ukraine. Ukrainian military spokesman Oleksiy Dmytrashkivskyi emphasized that Ukraine does not intend to keep the land and was only showing Russia its vulnerability.
Civilians left behind in the conflict are facing dire conditions, with no power, water, or communication services. Many are elderly or caring for the elderly and unable to flee. Ukrainian soldiers are showing locals evidence of Russian atrocities in Ukraine to dispel Putin’s narrative of a “special military operation.” The impact of holding the territory is expected to be marginal in the context of Ukraine and Russia’s shared border. The situation in Sudzha highlights the ongoing human cost of the conflict.
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