The Latest Breaking News from Kursk

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

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

The attack across the border has caught Russian forces off guard

Ukraine’s military commander says his forces control about 1,000sq km of the Russian territory.

President Zelenskyy confirms military operation in Russia's Kursk region, raising tensions and global concerns.

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

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday that Russia must be forced to make peace after Kyiv’s major cross-border assault into the western Russian region of Kursk. "Russia brought war to others, now it’s coming home," Zelensky warned. Ukraine now controls 28 Russian settlements, in its largest incursion yet into…

The incursion surprised Moscow, with analysts saying the attack will change the course of the war.

Russian President Putin accuses Ukraine of incursion in Kursk to disrupt Donbas offensive, raising concerns over potential escalation of hostilities.

Kyiv increased activity near the border just days after its biggest incursion into Russian territory since 2022

Ukrainian forces execute a major cross-border raid into Russia's Kursk region, escalating conflict and challenging Russian defenses.