**Ukraine-Russia Conflict Escalates in Kursk**

Fighting intensifies in Ukraine's Kursk Oblast, with Ukrainian troops reportedly destroying three Russian battalions' worth of equipment over six days. According to reports, 77 Russian armored vehicles have been destroyed along the northwestern edge of a 250-square-mile salient occupied by Ukrainian forces. This is part of a larger conflict, where Ukraine has reported record single-day losses of 1,950 Russian troops and 104 destroyed armored vehicles.

**Background:**

The ongoing battle in Kursk accounts for a disproportionate share of these losses, with fighting at least twice as intense as other sectors. Russia's wider war on Ukraine spans an 800-mile front line, and the Kremlin has rebuilt several regiments and brigades with fresh vehicles and reinforcements from North Korea.

**Perspectives:**

Ukrainian officials claim that Russian forces are pushing to capture territory due to resource shortages, economic struggles, and a perceived vulnerability in Ukraine. Analyst Andrew Perpetua suggests that these motivations may also be driven by Russia's view of the United States as "utterly impotent."

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2024/11/12/ukrainian-troops-destroyed-three-russian-battalions-in-six-days-in-kursk/