Russian drones are rewriting the battle for Kursk, Ukraine’s grip weakens


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Russia escalates Kursk battle with advanced drones, threatening Ukraine's gains, while Kyiv dominates drone warfare in Donetsk.

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  • Russian forces intensified pressure on Ukrainian positions in Kursk, leveraging cutting-edge drones and foreign troops to challenge Ukraine’s control. This escalation threatens to reverse Ukraine’s recent gains and undermine its hold on the strategic region.
  • Russia’s Rubicon Center uses sophisticated drone tactics to overwhelm Ukrainian defenses, targeting supply routes and bypassing countermeasures.
  • Ukraine dominates drone warfare in Donetsk, pinning down Russian troops, but struggles to counter Russia’s drones in Kursk, highlighting a growing gap in electronic warfare.

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Russian forces are tightening their grip on the Ukrainian-held area in western Russia’s Kursk region, deploying advanced drone units and North Korean troops alongside marines and paratroopers. The push threatened Ukraine’s hold on Sudzha, a key military base, reversing gains made in February 2025, just as the U.S. cut off intelligence sharing and weapons shipments to Kyiv.

The Kremlin’s Rubicon Center of Advanced Unmanned Systems is leading the assault, using sophisticated drone tactics to overwhelm Ukrainian defenses. These drones target supply routes, strike multiple vehicles simultaneously, and function as mobile landmines — detonating under passing convoys.

Unlike other Russian units struggling against Ukraine’s jamming technology, Rubicon’s drones rapidly switch frequencies, allowing them to bypass Ukrainian countermeasures. Ukrainian forces already lost hundreds of vehicles, including Bradley fighting vehicles and armored transport trucks, forcing them into a more defensive posture.

Why is Ukraine struggling to counter Russia’s drone tactics in Kursk?

In Kursk, the advantage remains with Russia. Without effective countermeasures against Rubicon’s drones, Ukrainian troops face a growing challenge in holding their ground.

Ukrainian fighter jets have bombed Russian supply depots and troops have repelled incursions. However, experts warn that without significant improvements in jamming technology, Kursk may become increasingly difficult to defend.

How does Ukraine’s drone strategy compare in Donetsk?

While Russia holds the advantage in Kursk, the situation is starkly different in Donetsk. Ukrainian forces are establishing a strong drone presence, pinning down Russian troops who recently captured Chasiv Yar.

Russian forces report constant waves of Ukrainian FPV drones striking any movement, while supply convoys and armored vehicles struggle to reach the front lines.

Ukrainian forces deployed road-cutting drones to disrupt Russian logistics and are actively hunting enemy UAV teams before they can launch attacks.

Why is Ukraine’s jamming technology more effective in Donetsk?

The effectiveness of Ukraine’s jamming technology in Donetsk is frustrating Russian forces, who complain that their electronic warfare systems cover less than half the frequencies Ukraine uses.

Moscow sent new jammers to the front lines, but they have proven ineffective against Kyiv’s adaptive tactics.

What does this mean for the future of the war?

Drone warfare is reshaping the battlefield across Ukraine. While Kyiv dominates the skies over Donetsk, Russia’s drone surge in Kursk is forcing Ukraine to adapt or risk losing its foothold in the region.

Ukraine’s air dominance in Donetsk stalled Russia’s advance, but the growing drone threat in Kursk could tip the balance unless Kyiv closes the gap in electronic warfare.

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Bias comparison

  • Media outlets on the left emphasize significant military losses and critical logistical challenges facing Ukraine, portraying its position as desperate.
  • Media outlets in the center emphasize the Ukrainian forces as nearly encircled, focusing on the implications for peace negotiations and the need for swift action.
  • Media outlets on the right highlight the impending risks of encirclement and retreat, drawing attention to the strategic consequences of poorly timed military operations.

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Key points from the Left

  • Russia stated that its troops have retaken Viktorovka, Nikolayevka and Staraya Sorochina from Ukrainian control, amid a loss of territory for Ukraine in the Kursk region.
  • Ukrainian activist Sergiy Sternenko noted that the logistics situation in the Kursk region is critically deteriorating, with routes under enemy fire control.
  • At least 20 people have died in Russian strikes, including reported casualties in towns such as Dobropillya and Kharkiv during recent attacks.
  • According to DeepState, the situation worsened for Ukrainian forces after a breach in their defense lines near Sudzha, which is currently under Kyiv's control.

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Key points from the Center

  • Thousands of Ukrainian troops in Russia's Kursk region are nearly surrounded by Russian forces, marking a significant setback for Kyiv, which aimed to leverage its presence in peace talks.
  • Open source maps show that around three-quarters of the Ukrainian force have been almost encircled by Russian advances, cutting supply lines.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the incursion was intended to divert Russian resources and create a bargaining chip for future peace discussions.
  • Military analysts report that if Ukrainian forces do not restore the situation quickly, the Kursk salient may close into an encircled pocket, leading to a difficult retreat.

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Key points from the Right

  • Ukrainian troops in Kursk are nearly encircled by Russian forces and cut off from main supply lines, according to open source maps on March 7.
  • The situation for Ukraine has deteriorated sharply in three days, with Russian forces retaking territory and nearly cutting the Ukrainian force in two.
  • Military analyst Pasi Paroinen stated that Ukrainian forces face the risk of encirclement or a dangerous retreat back into Ukraine.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the operation aimed to relieve pressure on defenders by forcing Russia to divert resources.

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Russia escalates Kursk battle with advanced drones, threatening Ukraine's gains, while Kyiv dominates drone warfare in Donetsk.

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Full story

  • Russian forces intensified pressure on Ukrainian positions in Kursk, leveraging cutting-edge drones and foreign troops to challenge Ukraine’s control. This escalation threatens to reverse Ukraine’s recent gains and undermine its hold on the strategic region.
  • Russia’s Rubicon Center uses sophisticated drone tactics to overwhelm Ukrainian defenses, targeting supply routes and bypassing countermeasures.
  • Ukraine dominates drone warfare in Donetsk, pinning down Russian troops, but struggles to counter Russia’s drones in Kursk, highlighting a growing gap in electronic warfare.

Full Story

Russian forces are tightening their grip on the Ukrainian-held area in western Russia’s Kursk region, deploying advanced drone units and North Korean troops alongside marines and paratroopers. The push threatened Ukraine’s hold on Sudzha, a key military base, reversing gains made in February 2025, just as the U.S. cut off intelligence sharing and weapons shipments to Kyiv.

The Kremlin’s Rubicon Center of Advanced Unmanned Systems is leading the assault, using sophisticated drone tactics to overwhelm Ukrainian defenses. These drones target supply routes, strike multiple vehicles simultaneously, and function as mobile landmines — detonating under passing convoys.

Unlike other Russian units struggling against Ukraine’s jamming technology, Rubicon’s drones rapidly switch frequencies, allowing them to bypass Ukrainian countermeasures. Ukrainian forces already lost hundreds of vehicles, including Bradley fighting vehicles and armored transport trucks, forcing them into a more defensive posture.

Why is Ukraine struggling to counter Russia’s drone tactics in Kursk?

In Kursk, the advantage remains with Russia. Without effective countermeasures against Rubicon’s drones, Ukrainian troops face a growing challenge in holding their ground.

Ukrainian fighter jets have bombed Russian supply depots and troops have repelled incursions. However, experts warn that without significant improvements in jamming technology, Kursk may become increasingly difficult to defend.

How does Ukraine’s drone strategy compare in Donetsk?

While Russia holds the advantage in Kursk, the situation is starkly different in Donetsk. Ukrainian forces are establishing a strong drone presence, pinning down Russian troops who recently captured Chasiv Yar.

Russian forces report constant waves of Ukrainian FPV drones striking any movement, while supply convoys and armored vehicles struggle to reach the front lines.

Ukrainian forces deployed road-cutting drones to disrupt Russian logistics and are actively hunting enemy UAV teams before they can launch attacks.

Why is Ukraine’s jamming technology more effective in Donetsk?

The effectiveness of Ukraine’s jamming technology in Donetsk is frustrating Russian forces, who complain that their electronic warfare systems cover less than half the frequencies Ukraine uses.

Moscow sent new jammers to the front lines, but they have proven ineffective against Kyiv’s adaptive tactics.

What does this mean for the future of the war?

Drone warfare is reshaping the battlefield across Ukraine. While Kyiv dominates the skies over Donetsk, Russia’s drone surge in Kursk is forcing Ukraine to adapt or risk losing its foothold in the region.

Ukraine’s air dominance in Donetsk stalled Russia’s advance, but the growing drone threat in Kursk could tip the balance unless Kyiv closes the gap in electronic warfare.

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Why this story matters

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Bias comparison

  • Media outlets on the left emphasize significant military losses and critical logistical challenges facing Ukraine, portraying its position as desperate.
  • Media outlets in the center emphasize the Ukrainian forces as nearly encircled, focusing on the implications for peace negotiations and the need for swift action.
  • Media outlets on the right highlight the impending risks of encirclement and retreat, drawing attention to the strategic consequences of poorly timed military operations.

Media landscape

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154 total sources

Key points from the Left

  • Russia stated that its troops have retaken Viktorovka, Nikolayevka and Staraya Sorochina from Ukrainian control, amid a loss of territory for Ukraine in the Kursk region.
  • Ukrainian activist Sergiy Sternenko noted that the logistics situation in the Kursk region is critically deteriorating, with routes under enemy fire control.
  • At least 20 people have died in Russian strikes, including reported casualties in towns such as Dobropillya and Kharkiv during recent attacks.
  • According to DeepState, the situation worsened for Ukrainian forces after a breach in their defense lines near Sudzha, which is currently under Kyiv's control.

Report an issue with this summary

Key points from the Center

  • Thousands of Ukrainian troops in Russia's Kursk region are nearly surrounded by Russian forces, marking a significant setback for Kyiv, which aimed to leverage its presence in peace talks.
  • Open source maps show that around three-quarters of the Ukrainian force have been almost encircled by Russian advances, cutting supply lines.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the incursion was intended to divert Russian resources and create a bargaining chip for future peace discussions.
  • Military analysts report that if Ukrainian forces do not restore the situation quickly, the Kursk salient may close into an encircled pocket, leading to a difficult retreat.

Report an issue with this summary

Key points from the Right

  • Ukrainian troops in Kursk are nearly encircled by Russian forces and cut off from main supply lines, according to open source maps on March 7.
  • The situation for Ukraine has deteriorated sharply in three days, with Russian forces retaking territory and nearly cutting the Ukrainian force in two.
  • Military analyst Pasi Paroinen stated that Ukrainian forces face the risk of encirclement or a dangerous retreat back into Ukraine.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the operation aimed to relieve pressure on defenders by forcing Russia to divert resources.

Report an issue with this summary

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