The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday on Telegram that humanitarian aid and a temporary military administration may be needed in the Kursk region as a Ukrainian official outlined plans to establish evacuation corridors for civilians looking to flee. Read our liveblog to see how all the day's events unfolded.

Kyiv, which claims to control 1,000sq km of Russia, has ordered army to develop next ‘key steps’ of operation.

Ukraine's top military commander Oleksandr Syrsky was born in Russia and studied in Moscow and yet he is leading an unprecedented assault on Russian territory.

Ukrainian forces advance in Kursk, prompting a state of emergency in Russia. Zelenskyy seeks U.S. support for cross-border attacks.

Editorial: If the startling incursion helps to reshape the conflict, it will do so by resetting the narrative. But it could come at a high price

The border point is now five miles from the frontline yet locals still feel in danger despite hopes Russian guns have been forced to retreat

Russian leader says his country is focused on war in Ukraine but laments ‘humanitarian catastrophe’ in Gaza.

Ukraine’s top general Oleksandr Syrskyi claims Kyiv’s military has seized 40 sq km of new territory over the past 24 hours

Confused messaging from leaders as Kremlin attempts to play down significance of events