Ukraine has captured roughly 350 sq km in Russia’s Kursk region, with its forces fighting to expand and solidify their presence on the third day of Kyiv’s most audacious counteroffensive of the war.
The Russian defence ministry said battles raged on Thursday as its troops and special forces fought off the largest Ukrainian incursion since the start of Moscow’s full-scale invasion in 2022.
Videos reviewed and verified by the Financial Times and western analysts showed Russian strikes on columns of Ukrainian armoured vehicles and significant damage to cities and towns. Moscow’s jets were seen flying over the areas and dozens of Russian soldiers have been taken prisoner.
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