What's happening in Russia's Kursk region and why does it matter?

Russian troops are on the brink of pushing Ukrainian forces out of their foothold in Russia’s Kursk region, where they seized land last August, holding it for over seven months amid intense fighting. Ukraine surprised the war by capturing a territory of 1,376 sq km, including 100 towns and villages, but Russian and North Korean forces have since recaptured almost 90% of the land. The conflict in Kursk highlights the ongoing struggle between Ukraine and Russia, with significant territorial gains and losses at stake.

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