Tension Rises as Russian Troops Advance in Kursk

Russian troops are advancing in Ukraine's Kursk region, as revealed by Ukraine's top commander. Tens of thousands of soldiers are amassed near the border. Ukrainian forces had earlier launched an incursion, capturing settlements in a rare advance into Russian territory since the February 2022 invasion.

Russian troops have been attempting to make headway in Ukraine's border Kursk region. This was disclosed by Ukraine's leading military commander, who reported Moscow's concentration of tens of thousands of soldiers in the strategically important region.

The Ukrainian commander, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, communicated via the Telegram messaging app, revealing the Russian military's orders to dislodge Ukrainian troops and capture areas under Ukrainian control.

This development follows an unprecedented Ukrainian incursion into Russia's border region in Kursk last August. The operation marked Ukraine's first territorial gains in Russia since Moscow's invasion commenced in February 2022.

(With inputs from agencies.)