Ukraine incursion into Russia aims to create a 'buffer zone' | DW News

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the aim of their surprise incursion into Russia is to create a buffer zone. He said, "our primary task is to destroy as much Russian war potential as possible."This comes after Kyiv's forces say they have destroyed a second bridge in the Kursk region in an attempt to disrupt Moscow's combat operations and supply routes. Over a hundred drones have also targeted Russian air bases. Russia has been using these bases to launch aerial strikes into Ukraine since the beginning of the war. Now Ukraine is hoping their offensive will help counter Russia's war planes.

00:00 Ukraine out to create a buffer zone in Russia
03:28 DW speaks with Fabrice Pothier, former director of strategic policy planning at NATO, currently in charge of Rasmussen Global, an international affairs consultancy