Russia Diverts Troops from Ukraine to Counter Kursk Offensive; Ukraine Captures Russian Town of Sudzha

According to US officials, Russia appears to have diverted several thousand troops from occupied Ukrainian territory to counter the Kursk offensive. The move suggests a strategic reallocation of military resources to address the growing threat in the Kursk region. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Kyiv’s forces had captured the Russian town of Sudzha, marking a significant territorial gain. The capture of Sudzha is seen as a symbolic and strategic victory for Ukraine, though the long-term implications remain unclear.