Ukraine has announced the destruction of a second strategic bridge in the Kursk region within a week, continuing its offensive into Russian territory. On Sunday, Ukrainian forces released aerial footage of the attack on a bridge over the Seym River in Zvannoe. Ukrainian Air Force commander Lt Gen Mykola Oleschuk shared the video, highlighting the significant impact of precision airstrikes on Russian logistics.
This development follows the earlier destruction of another Seym River bridge near Glushkovo, which was a key supply route for Russian troops. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that the aims of the incursion include establishing a “buffer zone” to prevent further Russian attacks.
Zelensky emphasized that the ongoing operation in Kursk is intended to “destroy as much Russian war potential as possible” and to conduct maximum counteroffensive actions. He noted that Ukrainian troops are strengthening their positions and expanding further into Russian territory, marking nearly two weeks of sustained military presence in Kursk.
In response, Moscow has labeled the incursion a significant provocation and vowed retaliation. Meanwhile, in eastern Ukraine, Russian forces continue to make gains, claiming control over several villages.
The situation at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, located in Russian-occupied Ukraine, is also under scrutiny. Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), expressed deep concern over the plant’s safety following a recent drone strike near its perimeter. The IAEA called for “maximum restraint” to protect the facility, which has been under attack and is currently not operational.
This ongoing conflict marks the first time foreign troops have entered Russian soil since World War II, leading to a significant escalation in the war’s intensity.