Ukraine, powered by Western arms, stuns Russia in cross-border assault

08/08/2024 22:33 Washington Post

A surprise Ukrainian attack into Russia’s Kursk region appeared to use Western-donated fighting vehicles. The U.S. offered no objections to the operation.

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