Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has announced that Ukrainian forces have seized more territory in Kursk as they continue to advance into the Russian region. In response to Russia’s plans to occupy Ukrainian cities, including Kharkiv and Sumy, Zelenskyy stated that the incursion into Kursk was launched preventively to prevent further advances. This comes after a British national working for Reuters was killed in a Russian strike on a hotel in Kramatorsk, with several others injured. The Ukrainian military reported that Russian attacks on northern, eastern, and southern Ukraine had killed at least four people and injured 37. Evacuations in Donetsk region continue as Russian forces advance rapidly.
Residents in Sumy region, near Kursk, are facing constant shelling by Russian forces, with many civilians being impacted. Despite Zelenskyy’s efforts to create a buffer zone through the Kursk incursion, Russia has continued to bombard border regions. The situation remains tense, with civilians being forced to flee frontline areas to escape the violence.
Ukraine’s air force reported overnight strikes targeting several frontline regions. The ongoing conflict has resulted in civilian casualties and significant damage to infrastructure. Zelenskyy’s remarks to the foreign press shed light on the challenges faced by Ukraine as it seeks to defend its sovereignty and protect its citizens from further aggression. Efforts to de-escalate the situation and prevent further loss of life remain a top priority for the Ukrainian government.
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