In a surprise attack, Ukraine sends a large force into western Russia

Ukraine's military sent a significant ground force into western Russia, with 1,000 troops and armored vehicles. Russia is responding by deploying reinforcements to repel the incursion, which Putin called a 'large-scale provocation.'

Mykhailo Podolak, advisor to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, hinted at the rationale for the operation, citing the need to secure border areas from Russian attacks and create a 'buffer zone' to push Russia back.

Questions arise about Ukraine's capacity to maintain a buffer zone within Russian territory due to limited military forces. Analysts doubt the strategic military sense of the incursion amid challenges in defending Ukrainian territory.

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