Ukraine, in a First, Sends Its Forces To Invade Russia — in Kursk Region, Where History Stirs Dark Memories
The goal of the invading Ukrainians may be to create such insecurity that the Russian has to devote precious manpower to defend the border. Ukraine has no territorial claims on Russia.
Russians are re-learning that the pancake-flat steppe they share with Ukraine is a two-way street. For two and a half years, Russian tanks and armored personnel carriers rolled west, into Ukraine. Yesterday, Ukrainian tanks and armored vehicles rolled east, into Russia.
Apparently this is the first time that the Ukrainian Army has invaded Russia. Three Russian exile military groups based in Ukraine are not claiming participation in the incursion.
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