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Russia orders evacuations in Kursk region, Ukraine invites UN and Red Cross to ‘ensure rights’ there

Russian authorities have ordered the evacuation of “multiple” villages that border Ukraine in the Kursk region, a local governor said on Monday. The news comes as Moscow says its forces have wrested two more villages in the region out of Kyiv’s control. Ukraine’s foreign ministry has invited the UN and…

France 24

Putin Accuses Ukraine Of Trying To Attack Kursk Nuclear Plant

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday accused Ukraine of trying to attack the Kursk nuclear power station, some 50 kilometres (30 miles) from where Kyiv's forces are mounting a major cross-border offensive.

International Business Times

Thursday briefing: How Ukraine’s surprise attack will shape Russian views of the war

In today’s newsletter: As Ukrainian forces make further advances inside Russia, Vladimir Putin goes on an offensive to calm fears and mould perceptions at home. Will it work?

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Ukraine controls 82 Russian settlements, opens administrative office in occupied Kursk

Ukraine has set up an administrative office in occupied areas of the Russian border region of Kursk, army chief Oleksandr Syrsky said Thursday, adding that Ukraine now controls 82 Russian settlements including Sudzha, a town 8 kilometres from the border. Read our blog to see how the day's events unfolded.

France 24

Russian authorities scramble to quell Ukraine’s week-long Kursk incursion

Confused messaging from leaders as Kremlin attempts to play down significance of events

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine’s incursion into Russia explained in maps, footage and photos

Thousands of Ukrainian troops have entered the Kursk and Belgorod regions and are said to be controlling border territories

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine says it has seized 1,000 sq km in Kursk offensive as Putin vows ‘worthy response’

Claim by Kyiv comes as Russian official admits Ukraine has seized 28 settlements during attack on border region

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 900

As the war enters its 900th day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera

Ukraine claims to have seized 1000sq km of Russian territory in Kursk after surprise cross border attack

The attack across the border has caught Russian forces off guard

Evening Standard

Thousands of Ukraine troops ready to defend land captured in daring attack into Russia

Ukrainian soldiers and officials tell Askold Krushelnycky that Kyiv’s military wants to prolong the humiliation of Putin over surprise assault on Kursk for as long as possible – as army says it has taken 1,000 square kilometres of territory

The Independent UK

Intense battles after major cross-border raid by Ukraine into Russia’s Kursk region

Russia’s president Vladimir Putin accuses Kyiv of ‘large-scale provocation’

The Independent UK

Putin accuses Ukraine of a ‘large-scale provocation’ in southwestern Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin is describing a Ukrainian incursion into the country’s southwestern Kursk region as a “large-scale provocation” as his officials say they are fighting off cross-border raids for a second day

The Independent UK

Thousands Flee As Russia Battles Major Border Attack From Ukraine

Russia was battling a major cross-border incursion from Ukraine for a second day on Wednesday, with authorities evacuating several thousand civilians due to fighting, officials said.

International Business Times

Ukraine’s incursion into Russia’s Kursk region continues into second day

Vladimir Putin convenes meeting with top officials as defence ministry acknowledges fighting is ongoing

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Al Jazeera

Russia reports fierce battles against invading Ukrainian forces

Russian troops are spending a second day trying to repel an incursion by Ukrainian forces, Moscow says.

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Russian Forces Repel Alleged Ukrainian Incursion In Kursk Region

Russian border region faces alleged Ukrainian incursion, prompting blood donations. Conflict escalates in Kursk with unverified reports of troop movements.

Latin Times

Russia Says It Repelled Ukrainian Border Attack

Moscow's defence ministry said it had rushed its troops and aviation units to the border in southwestern Kursk region after a morning raid by Ukrainian units -- the latest such attack throughout the conflict.

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 894

As the war enters its 894th day, these are the main developments.

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The Guardian - UK

Moscow says Ukraine has launched cross-border attack inside Russia

Russian military claims it repelled incursion by 300 soldiers up to six miles into Kursk border region

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 885

As the war enters its 885th day, these are the main developments.

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskiy repeats plea for more weapons after Russian attack near Zaporizhzhia kills seven

President cites daily strikes in appeal to allies; Russian attack on Donetsk villages kills four while five dead in Ukrainian strikes on Russian village. What we know on day 858

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