Russian forces have started their counter attack inside the Kursk region with the goal of pushing all Ukrainian troops out. I want to examine 2 main things in this episode: first the results of this offensive campaign, then the impact of new foreign aid flowing into both Ukraine and Russia. Starting with the battle in Kursk. Beginning on September 10th 2024 Russian troops launched their attack – two days later the Russian ministry of defense had reported they had recaptured at least 10 settlements. In that initial push alone they recaptured roughly 20% of the territory back. Russia is now advancing in Russia. The main effort to pay attention to here I think, is on the western flank of the Ukrainian held territory. And The key town you need to know about here is (koh-reh-NOH-voh) Korenovo because it sits right on the edge of the (same) Seim river.There is a very important reason why Russia aimed at recapturing Koh-reh-noh-voh, This is because Retaking this bit of land was strategically important for their follow on operations. This push was designed to clear a land route for their soldiers who were previously trapped between Ukrainian forces in Kursk AND south of the Seim river.