Ukraine’s border offensive in the Kursk region has entered a new phase, with Ukrainian forces intensifying their operations near the settlement of Tyotkino. Backed by HIMARS strikes and precision airpower, the Ukrainian military has made significant tactical gains, threatening to breach one of the most vulnerable sectors of Russia’s border defenses. The incursion aims to stretch Russian forces thin, diverting critical manpower and resources away from their summer offensive in the Donbas. By advancing on Tyotkino, Ukrainian units are not only seizing key ground but also forcing Russian commanders into costly and unsustainable defensive operations. As a result, the Kursk front is quickly becoming a new pressure point in the wider war, with serious implications for Russia’s strategic posture.