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Putin's war. Ukraine real war spilled into Russian territory. ✓Now!. Ukrainian troops are advancing into Belgorod & Kursk, expanding control, challenging Putin’s defenses, & exposing serious cracks in Kremlin’s military strategy, & not surprising turn of events has sparked debate: Is Russia losing its grip on its own territory?.

✓Belgorod Operation: 
Ukrainian forces launche & seized Russia land on multi-phased op in 2-checkpoints border & advanced up to 30 km into Belgorod Oblast. A key role played by battle tanks (Leopard, T-72, T-91), infantry vehicles (Bradley, Marder) & F-16 fighter jets.

Kursk to Belgorod Strategy
Ukraine’s Kursk incursion was a precursor to test Russian defenses & paving way for a bolder push into Belgorod. It significance of capturing logistical hubs & arsenals to weaken Moscow’s war in Eastern Ukraine.

Russia in Turmoil
Putin panicked & reinforcements to up state of emergency & declaration. A possible sabotage & infiltration by anti-war or partisan groups playing a bigger role in Russia’s rear areas?.

FreeRussianLegion & Internal Threats - Pro-Ukrainian disaffected Russian volunteers might be helping Ukrainian troops on Russian soil. Potential for more sabotage, intel leaks political repercussions inside Russia.

Big Picture: What it mean?.
Effects on front lines in Ukraine: If Russia diverts forces to Belgorod, Donbas or Zaporizhzhia they might become vulnerable. 

Public discontent in Russia is increasing around cross-border losses triggering backlash on Putin & a slap on Sao Trump face?. 

Perspective diplomat: Will the cross-border op force Russia to rethink negotiations, or escalate the conflict further?.