What does Putin video tell us about the battle for Kursk?

An analysis of verified footage reveals Moscow is taking back territory in Kursk, the area of Russia that Ukraine attacked in 2024.

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BBC Verify's Nick Eardley has been looking at the situation.

Verification: Benedict Garman, Kayleen Devlin, Thomas Spencer, Yaroslava Kiryukhina and Fridon Kiria

Motion graphics: Jacqueline Galvin

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