The Latest Breaking News from Kursk

The Ukrainian operation in Russia’s Kursk region began in late July with several days of airstrikes before Kyiv’s ground forces quickly advanced several miles deep into Russian territory on August 6, 2024. Since then, according to various reports, they have established an expanded foothold of as much as 1,000 square…

Ukrainian troops capture Russian town Sudzha in Kursk region, marking a significant milestone in the conflict with implications for broader tensions.

Ukrainians have long become used to grim news reports from their besieged lands. But that’s suddenly changed. Following its remarkably successful incursion of Russia’s Kursk region, cheerful Ukrainian journalists are now covering the war from captured Russian territory.

President says military commandant’s office being established in city

Kyiv claims biggest drone strike on Russian airfields since Putin launched his illegal invasion of Ukraine

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?

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.

Will Ukraine dig in and keep the conquered territory, advance further into Russian territory or pull back?

Kyiv’s push into Russia has psychological and political advantages, but it knows Putin cannot let it lie