Russia suffers 6,000 troop losses in Kursk, Zelensky urges more aid

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recently addressed Western leaders at Ramstein Air Base in Germany, urging them to provide more military support, particularly air defense systems and long-range missiles. This plea comes in response to an increase in Russian aerial attacks, which included the launch of 44 drones and two missiles against Ukraine. Zelensky claimed that Russia has suffered significant troop losses, estimating 6,000 casualties in the ongoing conflict in Kursk. The situation has escalated, with reports of devastating impacts on civilians, including a tragic incident in Lviv where a missile strike killed a Ukrainian father’s entire family. This highlights the human cost of the conflict and the urgent need for enhanced military assistance to protect Ukrainian citizens. In addition to military aid, Zelensky emphasized the importance of ignoring Moscow's so-called 'red lines' to allow Ukraine to strike back effectively. He is advocating for a shift in strategy among Western allies to support Ukraine's defense capabilities more robustly. As the conflict continues, Canada has announced plans to supply Ukraine with over 80,000 unarmed small rockets and additional military equipment. This reflects a growing commitment from Western nations to bolster Ukraine's defenses amid ongoing hostilities and the need for a decisive response to Russian aggression.