Ukrainian troops are advancing into Russian territory, facing stronger resistance. Russia is evacuating over 120,000 people from the Kursk region and building trenches.
Ukrainian soldiers are capturing territory, shelling bridges, attacking airfields, and taking prisoners. Ukraine wants a humanitarian corridor for Russian civilians, while protests against conscription are happening in Russia.
Experts expect the fighting in Kursk to continue. Ukrainian forces left a path of destruction on their march to Sudzha, capturing the town and damaging buildings.
Sudzha holds strategic importance. Evidence of Ukraine's march includes a bullet-blasted sign and a burned-out tank.
The Ukrainian army destroyed a strategic bridge in Kursk, disrupting Russian supply lines. Ukrainian troops continue to advance while Russian forces have made gains in eastern Ukraine.
The UN presents evidence of torture of Ukrainian prisoners by Russia. Russia plans to evacuate additional areas in the Belgorod region.
The CDU's position on Ukraine is questioned, and Russia adds more people to its list of 'terrorists and extremists'. Two aid workers are killed during evacuations in Kursk.
Leaders of recruitment centers near Kyiv are arrested for accepting bribes. Russia accuses the US of approving an attack on the Nord Stream pipeline.
The Ukrainian navy destroys a Russian air defense system, and Russia claims to have repelled a Ukrainian attack on the Crimean Bridge. Ukraine offers citizenship to foreign fighters and their families.
Germany and the US approve military aid to Ukraine. Poland commemorates its victory over the Red Army and draws parallels to Putin.
The US and Ukraine are in talks for the delivery of long-range cruise missiles. Lithuania sends a new military aid package to Ukraine.
