The Latest Breaking News from Kursk

In a northern Ukrainian prison, young Russian conscripts captured during Ukraine’s incursion into Russian territory await their fate. Ukraine sees them as crucial bargaining chips, while their families back in Russia are demanding their swift return.

Pontoon bridge across Seym River blown up as Ukrainian army reportedly captures another village in Kursk region

In Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region, soldiers prepare to cross the border into Russia’s Kursk region two weeks after Kyiv launched its surprise military incursion. Reporting from the Ukrainian side of the border, FRANCE 24’s Gulliver Cragg speaks to motivated Ukrainian soldiers preparing to re-enter Russia as Ukrainian villagers in the…

Residents leave homes in huge numbers after surprise incursion; Russia making significant advances near Pokrovsk

Ukraine’s parliament on Tuesday voted to ban the Russia-linked Ukrainian Orthodox Church, a move welcomed by President Volodymyr Zelensky who said it would bolster Ukraine’s independence. Kyiv has been trying to curb religious and social links with Russia for years—a process that was accelerated by Moscow’s 2022 invasion, which the…

The biggest attack on Russian soil since World War II has rattled Russia and penetrated several kilometres into Russia's Kursk region. President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine now controls over 1,250 square kilometres (480 square miles) and 92 settlements.

Third bridge goes down as Ukrainians claim control of 92 settlements; Pokrovsk evacuation as Russians close in. What we know on day 909

Last major crossing on this part of front in Kursk region hit overnight as Ukraine aims to expand ‘buffer zone’

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's commitment to Ukraine "remains absolutely resolute", his spokesperson said Monday, after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky suggested that UK support "has slowed down recently".