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

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CNN By Radina Gigova and Maria Kostenko, CNN (CNN) — Ukraine’s military incursion into Kursk aims to create a “buffer zone” to prevent cross-border attacks by Moscow’s forces, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed Sunday, as his troops blew up a second bridge in the Russian border region.

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

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  2. Newest

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

    Headline from KTVZ Bend ·

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  1. The Boston Globe

    Ukrainian president says push into Russia’s Kursk region is to create a buffer zone there (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Zelenskyy says the daring military incursion into Russia’s Kursk region aims to create a buffer zone to prevent further attacks by Moscow across the border.

  2. WSVN Miami

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

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    KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday the daring military incursion into Russia’s Kursk region aims to create a buffer zone to

  3. The Guardian

    Kursk incursion aimed at creating buffer zone to protect Ukraine, Zelenskiy says (opens The Guardian)

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    President states he wants to stop cross-border attacks by Russian forces and that counteroffensive was much needed

  4. KTVZ Bend

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

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    CNN By Radina Gigova and Maria Kostenko, CNN (CNN) — Ukraine’s military incursion into Kursk aims to create a “buffer zone” to prevent cross-border attacks by Moscow’s forces, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed Sunday, as his troops blew up a second bridge in the Russian border region.

  5. Washington Examiner

    Zelensky lays out strategy to create ‘buffer zone’ in Kursk (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Zelensky revealed that the strategy behind his military’s incursion into the Russian province of Kursk was to create a “buffer zone.”

  6. Breitbart News

    Zelensky Says Ukraine Creating a 'Buffer Zone' Inside Russia to Stop Attacks (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed on Sunday the goals of a surprise attack by his military in Russian territory.

  7. Fox News

    Kursk invasion intended to create Russo-Ukrainian 'buffer zone,' Zelenskyy says (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed Sunday his intent to establish a "buffer zone" in his country's conflict with Russia through the invasion of Kursk Oblast.

  8. Newsweek

    Zelensky talks creating "buffer zone" in Kursk as Ukraine destroys bridge (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The Ukrainian president said his forces are aiming "to destroy as much Russian war potential as possible."

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