Russia accuses UK of instigating and taking part in Ukraine's 'major provocation'

Russia accused the UK of involvement in Ukraine's attack on Russia's Kursk region. Kyiv's troops, equipped with Western tanks, attacked Russia's Kursk to divert Russian forces. Russia claimed it halted the advance, causing heavy casualties. Recent offensive into Russian territory seems to be carried out by a substantial force of several thousand Ukrainian soldiers. The US approved the operation, citing defensive capabilities against imminent Russian attacks.