Zelensky: Ukrainian Forces Have Taken Full Control of the Russian City of 'Sudzha'

Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of Ukraine, announced on Thursday, August 25, that the Ukrainian army has advanced in the 'Kursk' region and has taken full control of the city of 'Sudzha' in this area. According to the Associated Press, Mr. Zelensky stated that Ukraine is establishing a military command office in this city. The news agency noted that Ukraine may have long-term goals for remaining in this city and the Kursk region. The Ukrainian President did not provide further details about the tasks of this office, although he mentioned earlier this week that Ukraine would distribute humanitarian aid among the residents of Sudzha. Sudzha is the administrative center of the border region of Kursk in Russia. Russia did not immediately respond to Zelensky's claims, but the country's Ministry of Defense announced earlier on Thursday that Russian forces had blocked Ukrainian attempts to seize several other areas. Ukraine's surprise attack on the 'Kursk' region was accompanied by significant achievements, and Ukrainian forces managed to advance into areas of that country after crossing the border. However, Reuters reported that more than a week after this rapid attack, Ukraine is now facing challenges in maintaining its position and stabilizing its positions within Russian territory. According to this report, the attack on Kursk is the largest operation of the Ukrainian army since the Russian military invasion of this country in March 2022, and Ukrainian soldiers have taken the initiative on the battlefield for the first time by capturing cities in western Russia. Ukrainian officials announced on Wednesday, August 24, that the captured areas in Russian territory would be used as a 'buffer zone' to protect Ukraine's northern borders against attacks from Moscow. What is Ukraine's goal in advancing into Kursk, Russia? Is the end of the war near? A Russian official claims that NATO and the West have formed a military alliance against Russia. Reuters: Ukraine is facing challenges in maintaining its military gains in Russian territory.