Negotiations with Ukraine have now lost their relevance, Kremlin says
Kremlin spokesperson's statement comes amid an ongoing Ukrainian incursion in Russia's Kursk Oblast, which started in early August.
Kursk incursion
Ukraine has captured over 240 Russian soldiers during its Kursk incursion, WP reports
Ukraine has apparently captured at least 247 Russian soldiers since its incursion into Russia's Kursk Oblast began on Aug. 6, according to the Washington Post (WP) analysis of visual evidence.
Ukraine advances another 1-3 km, captures 2 more settlements in Russia's Kursk Oblast, Zelensky says
Ukrainian forces have advanced 1 to 3 kilometers in some areas of Russia's Kursk Oblast, further capturing two more settlements in the region, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his evening address on Aug. 25.
Kursk operation: What Ukraine achieved so far and potential future gains
Ukraine’s ongoing operation in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, a bold incursion launched nearly three weeks ago that surprised Moscow and the world alike, has already yielded some tangible military and political results while also raising hopes for a sooner end to Russia’s full-scale invasion. The Kursk incursion has
Kyiv denies talks held with Russia to stop strikes on energy infrastructure
Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko denied any indirect negotiations with Russia to stop attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure in an interview on national television on Aug. 24.
Operation in Kursk Oblast prevents Russia's attempts to occupy Sumy, Zelensky says
Zelensky positively assessed the operation's progress in Kursk Oblast, adding: "The operation is complex, it is important that it is going according to our plan."
Some U.S. officials say Washington restricting Ukrainian strikes on Russia in hopes of eventual reset in relations with Moscow, Politico reports
Some officials in Washington have told Kyiv the U.S. is keeping its restrictions on Ukraine using U.S.-made long-range weapons against Russian territory in order to not upend any future reset with Moscow, Politico reported, citing unnamed officials in the Biden administration.
Stranded Russian troops in Kursk Oblast could top-up Ukraine's POW fund, experts say
Ukraine is continuing to successfully use terrain to advance in Kursk Oblast, three weeks into the operation. A number of Russian troops are now cut off by Ukraine's target attacks on key bridges in Kursk Oblast. They are at risk of becoming prisoners of war (POWs) if they cannot be
Kursk ‘counteroffensive’ shakes main pillar of Putin’s power grip, retired US general says
Ukraine’s surprise incursion into Kursk Oblast in southwestern Russia helped Kyiv to once again change the narrative of Russia’s invincibility in the war, says retired U.S. Lieutenant General Ben Hodges. Hodges, who served as commander of the U.S. Army Europe from 2014-2017 and has helped to
Face-to-face with Russians in Ukrainian-occupied Kursk Oblast
The Kyiv Independent traveled into Russia’s Kursk Oblast with Ukrainian soldiers during the ongoing Ukrainian cross-border offensive in the area.
Hungary renews calls for 'ceasefire' in response to Ukraine's incursion into Kursk Oblast
Hungary renewed its calls for a "ceasefire" in response to Ukraine's ongoing incursion into Russia's Kursk Oblast, Prime Minister Viktor Orban's chief of staff, Gergely Gulyas, told reporters on Aug. 22.
Ukraine hits Russian platoon base in Kursk region with US glide bombs, commander says
Ukraine’s Air Force hit a platoon base in Russia’s Kursk region with high-precision U.S. GBU-39 bombs on Aug. 22, Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk reported.
Ukraine war latest: Kyiv launches counterattack in Kharkiv Oblast, reportedly advancing 2 square km
Key developments on Aug. 22: * Ukraine launches counterattack in Kharkiv Oblast, advancing 2 square km, brigade says * Ukraine hits train ferry at Kavkaz port in Krasnodar Krai, Russia claims * Ukrainian official rejects Putin's accusations of attempted attack on Kursk nuclear plant * Russia building concrete bunkers in Kursk city as Ukraine's
Gen. Ben Hodges on Ukraine's Kursk incursion in Russia
Retired U.S. Lieutenant General Ben Hodges analyzes the early success of Ukraine's Kursk incursion and why Russia did not see it coming. But he shares concerns that the West might still fail Ukraine.
Ukrainian official rejects Putin's accusations of attempted attack on Kursk nuclear plant
A top Ukrainian counter-disinformation official on Aug. 22 refuted Russian President Vladimir Putin's accusations that Kyiv attempted to attack the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant.
IAEA chief plans to visit Russia's Kursk Nuclear Power Plant
The IAEA chief said he would visit the power station next week to gather information from its managers on whether it had already been targeted. Kyiv has rejected Russian accusations of planning to attack the nuclear plant.
Russia building concrete bunkers in Kursk city as Ukraine's incursion continues
In a post on Telegram on Aug. 22, acting governor Alexei Smirnov said the locations of ten had already been decided, with plans to install 60 in total.
Russia investigating Western, Ukrainian journalists over reporting from Sudzha
Russia launched a criminal investigation into CNN correspondent Nick Walsh and Ukrainian journalists Diana Butsko and Olesia Borovyk on the grounds of an "illegal border crossing" while reporting on Ukraine’s incursion into Kursk Oblast, the state-owned news agency TASS reported on Aug. 22.
Ukraine captures new settlement in Russia's Kursk Oblast, Zelensky says while visiting border
Ukraine captured another Russian settlement in Kursk Oblast, as well as Russian prisoners of war, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Aug. 22 while visiting the border at Sumy Oblast.
Morning in Sudzha: Inside Ukrainian-occupied Russia as Kursk operation continues
Editor’s note: The Kyiv Independent traveled into Russia’s Kursk Oblast with Ukrainian soldiers during the ongoing Ukrainian cross-border offensive in the area. Since the trip constitutes an unsanctioned crossing of the state border between Russia and Ukraine, the identities of the author of the report and of the
Ukraine war latest: Ukraine destroys 3, damages around 5 Russian aircraft in recent attack, source says
Key developments on Aug. 21: * Ukraine destroys 3, damages around 5 Russian aircraft in recent attack, source says * Russia has dropped 27 guided bombs on Kursk Oblast, Ukraine's military claims * Russia plans to respond to Ukraine's Kursk Oblast incursion, military intelligence says * Kremlin trying to convince the public that Ukrainian
Kursk incursion ‘breaks’ Russia's attempts to dictate peace terms, boosts Ukraine’s leverage
Ukraine’s surprise invasion of Russia’s Kursk Oblast has derailed Russia's plans to dictate a peace deal on its terms and strengthened Ukraine's hand in any future negotiations, Ukrainian officials and analysts say. “We must force Russia, with all our might and together with our partners, to make peace,
Kremlin trying to convince public that Ukrainian troops on Russian soil is 'new normal,' Meduza reports
The Kremlin expects a "quite optimistic" scenario of several months of fighting to regain the territory, and efforts now are aimed at placating the Russian population and getting them used to this timeline.
Ukraine's special forces confirm strike on Russia's Kursk Oblast pontoon crossing
"Where do Russian pontoon crossings 'disappear' in Kursk Oblast? Special forces operators and Defense Forces units are actually destroying them," the Special Operation Forces said on Telegram.
Russian general weakened border defenses before Ukraine's Kursk incursion, WSJ reports
Citing an official in the Russian security services, the report says Colonel General Alexander Lapin claimed the Kremlin's military could effectively defend the border on its own.
Putin makes surprise visit to Chechnya for first time in 13 years
Russian President Vladimir Putin made a surprise visit to the Chechen Republic on Aug. 21 to inspect Chechen troops readying to deploy to Ukraine's front line - marking his first visit to the region in 13 years.
Authorities planning to evacuate 45,000 residents from Sumy Oblast, Interior Minister says
Ukrainian authorities are planning to evacuate a total of 45,000 residents from Sumy Oblast, Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko told reporters on Aug. 20, amid ongoing attacks on the region.
Russia to create Belgorod, Kursk, Bryansk troop groups amid Ukraine's incursion
The Russian Defense Ministry announced on Aug. 20 that it will establish troop groups in Belgorod, Kursk, and Bryansk oblasts to defend settlements along the Ukrainian border amid the Ukrainian military's incursion into Kursk Oblast.
Ukraine war latest: Russian pontoon crossing in Kursk Oblast 'disappears' in possible blast
Key developments on Aug. 20: * Russian pontoon crossing in Kursk Oblast 'disappears' in possible blast, RFE/RL reports * Ukraine advances 28-35 km in Kursk Oblast, Syrskyi says * Ukraine's military says battles ongoing in Niu-York amid Russia's reported advance * Defected Russian soldier reveals he spied for Ukraine, injured his commander * Russia
Ukraine advances 28-35 km in Kursk Oblast, Syrskyi says
Ukrainian forces have advanced 28-35 kilometers (18-21 miles) into Russia's Kursk Oblast and taken control of 93 settlements, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi reported at an event chaired by President Volodymyr Zelensky on Aug. 20.
Russia issues information security alert in regions bordering Ukraine amid Kursk incursion
The Russian Interior Ministry issued a memo on information security for residents and law enforcement residing in the country's Bryansk, Kursk, and Belgorod oblasts, which border Ukraine.
Russian pontoon crossing in Kursk Oblast 'disappears' in possible blast, RFE/RL reports
One of the two pontoon bridges built by Russia over the Seim River in Kursk Oblast is no longer visible on satellite imagery, and smoke was detected in the area, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) reported on Aug. 19.
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