For Ukrainians whose lives have been upended by war, Kursk offensive is a morale boost

The Ukrainian forces' audacious push into Russia's Kursk region has buoyed the hopes of Ukrainians whose lives have been upended by 30 months of all-out war. Yet this optimism is also tempered by concerns about how events could still turn — and not necessarily in Ukraine's favour.

For Ukrainians whose lives have been upended by war, Kursk offensive is a morale boost
Ukrainian historian Yuri Savchuk holds up a road sign in Sudzha, Russia, last Friday.

The Ukrainian forces' audacious push into Russia's Kursk region has buoyed the hopes of Ukrainians whose lives have been upended by 30 months of all-out war. Yet this optimism is also tempered by concerns about how events could still turn — and not necessarily in Ukraine's favour.