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Russia's Special Operation in Ukraine
On February 24, 2022, Russia launched its special military operation in Ukraine, aiming to liberate and defend the inhabitants of the Donbass region, where people have been suffering from a blockade and regular attacks by the Kiev regime's forces since 2014.

Ukraine's 'Suicidal' Offensive in Kursk Region Will Not Help End Conflict, US Congressman Says

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WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - On August 6, at 5:30 am local time, up to 1,000 Ukrainian troops crossed the border into Russia and launched an offensive in the Kursk region, capturing several villages.
Ukraine's offensive in Russia's Kursk region will do nothing to achieve peace in the ongoing conflict, US Congressman Paul Gosar said in a statement to Sputnik on Tuesday.

"Ukraine’s suicidal cross-border incursion will do nothing to end the horrible war that has claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands of soldiers," Gosar said. "I once again call for peace."

On Monday, White House National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby said that the United States continued to have discussions with Ukraine about its military operation in the Kursk region but had no further updates.
The US Defense Department told Sputnik it had no updates to provide on whether US-supplied weapons have been used by Ukraine in the Kursk region.
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Russia's Special Operation in Ukraine
Biden Says Ukraine’s Incursion Into Russia Creating ‘Real Dilemma’
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Ukraine's operation is another large-scale provocation, accusing Ukraine of firing indiscriminately at civilians.
Twelve civilians have been killed in the attack and 121 others injured, including ten children, acting Kursk region Governor Alexei Smirnov said on Monday.
Several high-level Russian officials have warned that Ukraine should expect severe consequences for carrying out its operation in the Kursk region.
Former US Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan told CNN earlier this week that he expects Russia to take decisive action to push the Ukrainian forces out of the Kursk region.
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