The Latest Breaking News from Kursk

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv accuses Putin of ‘propaganda tricks’ over claims to have recaptured Kursk

‘Our units continue to hold their positions,’ says Ukraine

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2025

Russia says it has reclaimed Kursk region, while Ukraine says fighting continues

The news comes as US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met in Vatican City on the sidelines of the pope's funeral to discuss a potential ceasefire deal.

Euronews · Apr 26, 2025

What to know about the battle for Russia's Kursk region

Nearly nine months after losing chunks of the Kursk region to a surprise Ukrainian incursion, Russia has announced that its troops have fully reclaimed the border territory

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2025

Russian advances in Ukraine slow down despite growing force size

Two analyses have captured Moscow’s battlefield struggles amid US-mediated talks to end the war.

Al Jazeera · Apr 10, 2025

Mapped: All Ukrainian incursions into Russia - including activity in Belgorod confirmed by Zelensky

As Kyiv’s forces collapsed in Kursk, a new incursion into Russia’s Belgorod region began

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy speaks of military presence in Russia’s Belgorod region for first time

Ukraine president makes first explicit mention of ‘active operations’ on ground in Russian border region close to Kursk. What we know on day 1,140

The Guardian - AU · Apr 8, 2025

Ukrainians expect Russia to launch a fresh offensive to strengthen its negotiating position

Russian forces are preparing to launch a fresh military offensive in the coming weeks to maximize the pressure on Ukraine and strengthen the Kremlin’s negotiating position in ceasefire talks

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2025

Russia suffers ‘heavy losses’ in east Ukraine amid shaky limited ceasefire

The rival sides trade accusations of ceasefire violations while top Russian officials strive to discredit Zelenskyy.

Al Jazeera · Mar 28, 2025

North Korea sent 3,000 more troops to Russia this year, says South Korea

Kim Jong-un's soldiers, who have been fighting in Russia's Kursk region against the Ukrainian army, are said to have suffered heavy losses.

Euronews · Mar 27, 2025

Mapped: Where is key Russian gas pumping station hit by huge explosion

The station in Sudzha – in the border Kursk region – has been a critical hub for Russian gas transit to Europe via Ukraine

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2025