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Ukrainian Troops Continue Push Into Russian Territory

2024/8/12

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Luke Vargas: 乌克兰军队对俄罗斯库尔斯克州的突袭行动，在军事上取得了一些战术性进展，但也具有重要的象征意义。此举旨在提升乌克兰军队的士气，并向西方盟友表明乌克兰仍在继续战斗，尤其是在美国即将举行大选之际。 James Marson: 乌克兰此次军事行动的战术意义在于摧毁俄罗斯军事单位，切断其补给线。然而，目前来看，它对乌克兰东部战场的整体局势影响不大。俄罗斯在兵力和装备上仍占据优势，能够对乌克兰军队施加巨大的压力。尽管如此，如果乌克兰在库尔斯克州取得更多进展，可能会迫使俄罗斯从东部战场调动预备队。 James Marson: 白宫官员认为，乌克兰的攻势并未显著增加冲突升级的风险，但一些官员担心，在俄罗斯境内打击俄军可能会引发普京的报复，例如对乌克兰城市和基础设施进行导弹袭击。

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Ukrainian troops have occupied Russian territory in Kursk province, boosting morale and tactical gains, but the impact on the eastern battlefield remains uncertain. The offensive also aims to send a message to Western backers and could potentially escalate if Russia retaliates.

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A.M. Edition for Aug. 12. Ukrainian forces have quickly captured territory) in Russia’s Kursk province, even as they remain outgunned and outnumbered in most places. Plus, the Trump campaign blames Iran for an alleged hack) of its internal communications. And WSJ immigration reporter Michelle Hackman) explains how the U.S. and Mexico drove down illegal border crossings) in an election year, even if recent progress may be hard to maintain. Luke Vargas hosts.

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Ukrainian Troops Continue Push Into Russian Territory