KYIV: Thousands of Ukrainian troops are taking part in an incursion aiming to destabilise Russia by showing up its weaknesses, a top Ukrainian official has told AFP as the assaul
by showing up its weaknesses, a top Ukrainian official has told AFP as the assault entered its sixth day.
Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022 and has waged an unrelenting offensive, occupying swathes of eastern and southern Ukraine and subjecting Ukrainian cities to daily missile and drone attacks. Its troops have advanced several kilometres forcing Russia's army to rush in reserves and extra equipment - though neither side has given precise details on the forces committed.
"There is no idea of annexation ... We are operating in strict accordance with international law," he said, contrasting this with alleged violations by Russian troops in occupied territory. But White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby has said that"nothing had changed" about United States policy discouraging broader strikes or attacks inside Russia.
The official said he expected Russia would"in the end" manage to stop Ukrainian forces in Kursk and retaliate with a large-scale missile attack including"on decision-making centres" in Ukraine.
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