Russia and Ukraine have exchanged fire overnight and this morning. A Ukrainian drone attack sparked a 5,000 square metre blaze at a Russian oil depot, while Russia launched eight ballistic missiles into Ukraine - three of which broke through its air defences.
Ukraine's offensive in Kursk has generated frontline-wide pressures on Russian forces, according to the Institute for the Study of War.Vladimir Putin is almost certain to attempt to retake the Russian territory, which will require more manpower and equipment from elsewhere in the theatre, the US-based think tank said.
'The Ukrainian incursion in Kursk Oblast and the heightened Russian priority of maintaining the tempo of offensive operations in Donetsk Oblast will likely place greater strain on Russia's remaining operational reserves and likely begin to impact Russia's ability to sustain consistent offensive operations throughout the theatre,' the ISW said.
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