War is a state of armed conflict between different countries or different groups within a country. It typically involves organized military forces and often includes combat, strategy, and tactics, as well as political, social, and economic implications. Wars may arise from a variety of causes, including territorial disputes, resource competition, political ideologies, or nationalistic desires. The consequences of war can be profound, impacting civilians and combatants alike, resulting in loss of life, destruction of infrastructure, and long-term societal changes. War can be conventional, involving regular armies, or unconventional, involving guerrilla tactics or asymmetric warfare. It is a complex phenomenon that shapes historical narratives and can lead to peace treaties, changes in governance, or ongoing conflict.
The Ukrainian incursion into Russia's Kursk region marked the first capture of territory inside Russian borders since World War II, aiming to negotiate for territories occupied by Moscow. Ukraine's strategy…