Russia’s border regions are mobilizing volunteer forces to defend against Ukraine’s counter-invasion in Kursk, while Moscow resists redeploying forces from Ukraine to protect its own territory.
Kursk governor announced the formation of a volunteer combat reserve force, joined by regions bordering Ukraine. These volunteer forces total roughly 5,000 soldiers.
Although Moscow has redeployed some units to Kursk, it primarily relies on existing security forces for defense. Ukrainian reports suggest large troop movements from Ukraine to Kursk, but lack solid evidence.
As the conflict progresses, both sides make gains and losses in territorial control. Zelenskyy aims to use areas captured in Kursk as leverage in peace negotiations, which Russia dismisses.
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