Ukraine's Forces Capture Key Territories in Russia's Kursk Region

Kyiv's military controls 386 square miles, prompting mass evacuations and strategic responses from Moscow.

Ukrainian troops have seized 28 settlements and 1,000 square kilometers in Kursk region.
President Zelensky and military leaders publicly discuss the cross-border operation for the first time.
Russian President Putin orders intensified efforts to repel Ukrainian forces and stabilize the region.
Over 180,000 residents have been ordered to evacuate amid ongoing fighting.
The incursion marks the largest Ukrainian operation on Russian soil since World War II.