Ukrainian president says push into Russia’s Kursk region is to create a buffer zone there

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in August 2024 that his forces' push into Russia's Kursk region aimed to create a buffer zone to prevent cross-border attacks and destroy as much of Russia's war potential as possible, as his troops blew up a second bridge there.

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  1. Aug 18, 2024Ukrainian president says push into Russia’s Kursk region is to create a buffer zone there
  2. Aug 19, 2024Ukraine aims to create Kursk ‘buffer zone,’ Zelensky says, as Kyiv’s forces blow up second Russian bridge

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Last development · Aug 19, 2024 — Ukraine aims to create Kursk ‘buffer zone,’ Zelensky says, as Kyiv’s forces blow up second Russian bridge

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The Boston GlobeLean Left· 772d ago· ran in 4 outlets

Ukrainian president says push into Russia’s Kursk region is to create a buffer zone there

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Ukrainian president says push into Russia’s Kursk region is to create a buffer zone there

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Ukrainian president says push into Russia’s Kursk region is to create a buffer zone there

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KTVZ BendCenter· 771d ago

Ukraine aims to create Kursk ‘buffer zone,’ Zelensky says, as Kyiv’s forces blow up second Russian bridge

KESQ Palm SpringsCenter· 771d ago

Ukraine aims to create Kursk ‘buffer zone,’ Zelensky says, as Kyiv’s forces blow up second Russian bridge

NewsweekCenter· 771d ago

Zelensky talks creating "buffer zone" in Kursk as Ukraine destroys bridge

WSVN MiamiLean Left· 772d ago

Ukrainian president says push into Russia’s Kursk region is to create a buffer zone there - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

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TribliveLean Right· 771d ago· ran in 4 outlets

Ukrainian president says push into Russia's Kursk region is to create a buffer zone there

Fox NewsRight· 771d ago

Kursk invasion intended to create Russo-Ukrainian 'buffer zone,' Zelenskyy says

Washington ExaminerRight· 771d ago

Zelensky lays out strategy to create ‘buffer zone’ in Kursk

Breitbart NewsRight· 771d ago

Zelensky Says Ukraine Creating a 'Buffer Zone' Inside Russia to Stop Attacks

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The GuardianLean Left· 772d ago

Kursk incursion aimed at creating buffer zone to protect Ukraine, Zelenskiy says

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