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Ukraine's Military Captures More Russian Territory In Kursk Region

Vehicles of Russian peacekeepers leaving Nagorno-Karabakh region pass an Armenian checkpoint near Kornidzor

Ukraine's military leadership revealed details on Tuesday regarding the progress of their troops in the Kursk region of Russia. According to the commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian military, they have captured approximately 1,263 square kilometers (488 square miles) of Russian territory and 93 settlements within that area. Ukrainian forces have advanced around 28-35 kilometers (17-22 miles) deep into Kursk.

The incursion into Russia's Kursk region began on August 6, with Ukrainian troops capturing around 1,000 square kilometers (386 square miles) and 74 settlements within the first week. Despite a slower pace in the second week, Ukrainian forces continued to make territorial gains.

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