Russia begins efforts to expel Ukraine from Kursk but counter-attack is yet to gain momentum CNNUkrainian Troops Breached Russian Border Defenses 20 Miles West Of The Kursk Salient—But Didn’t Get Very Far ForbesUkrainians in Kursk Hit Back at Russian Counterattack Kyiv PostUkraine says Russia has started a counteroffensive in its Kursk border region The Associated PressUkrainian Troops Talk of Stiffer Resistance as They Fight in Russian Territory The New York Times