How Ukraine pulled off its biggest gamble: invading Russia
Kyiv’s troops say they found a Russian unit calmly drinking coffee as they crossed the border.
As Volodymyr prepared to enter Russian territory, adrenaline ran through his veins. It was not lost on him that 81 years ago, another battle in Russia’s Kursk region marked a turning point for Europe.
He and the other soldiers of the 82nd air assault brigade listened to their commander’s instructions: eyes open, move swiftly and keep your country in your thoughts. Then, after a short prayer and a battle cry of “Glory to Ukraine!” they set out to invade Russia – the first foreign army to do so since the second world war.
Financial Times
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