Russian missile strike on Sumy injures more than 90, including 23 children
Russian forces launched the attack against residential areas and infrastructure facilities, including children's hospital, said acting Mayor Artem Kobzar.
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Confusion over Russian advances in Sumy Oblast, authorities deny border breach
The map changes showed Russian forces occupying 2 square kilometers (0,8 square miles) in Sumy and advancing in the Kursk Oblast. These developments are reflected as of December 10.
Russian troops plant flag at border in Chernihiv Oblast, Border Guard says no major offensive detected
State Border Guard spokesperson Andrii Demchenko confirmed to the Kyiv Independent that a Russian sabotage group planted a Russian flag near the border in Ukraine's Chernihiv Oblast, but said that the event occurred in the grey zone and Russian troops did not launch a major offensive in the region.
North Korean soldiers 50 km from Ukraine's border, including special forces, FT reports
A few hundred of those are special forces, with the rest being regular troops, one source said.
Kyiv opens hotline for Russian citizens in Kursk Oblast to request aid, evacuation to Ukraine
Writing in Russian so that "Russians can understand," Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk said that Ukraine "must be prepared to receive Russian refugees."
Authorities in Russia's Kursk Oblast order evacuation of another town
Alexey Smirnov, the acting governor of Kursk Oblast, said the evacuation of Glushkovo will be assisted by the military and law enforcement, with the help of local volunteers.
Ukraine's 225th battalion showed Russian flag removal in Kursk Oblast village, video alleged
Ukraine's 225th Separate Assault Battalion published on Aug. 12 a video showing Ukrainian soldiers removing a Russian flag in the village of Darino in Russia's Kursk Oblast as Kyiv's offensive continues into the seventh day.
Ukraine in control of 28 settlements in Kursk Oblast, Russian official tells Putin
Speaking at a meeting to discuss the ongoing situation in the region, Alexey Smirnov, the acting governor of Kursk Oblast, described it as "difficult."
Kursk incursion presents Kremlin with border dilemma, ISW says
The ISW said Russia had treated its border with Ukraine as a "dormant frontline," that clearly did not have the level of military resources required to defend against such an attack.
Russia widens evacuations in Kursk Oblast after reports of Ukrainian sabotage groups
Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance groups entered the territory of the Belovsky district in Russia's Kursk region overnight on Aug. 11, head of the district, Nikolai Volobuev, claimed.
Authorities in Russia's Belgorod Oblast announce evacuation of border region as Ukrainian incursion reportedly widens
"It has been an alarming morning," Belgorod Oblast Governor Viacheslav Gladkov said. "(There has been) enemy activity on the border of Krasnoyaruzhsky District."
Column of Russian vehicles, personnel destroyed in Kursk Oblast, multiple sources say
The attack was corroborated by Rybar, one of the most popular pro-Kremlin Russian Telegram channels, who claimed that a local resident who filmed the video and then handed it over to the Ukrainian media had been arrested.
Russia upgrades situation in Kursk Oblast to 'federal emergency' amid ongoing battles
The Emergency Situations Ministry said that a "federal-level of response" would be directed at the region, but did not specify what that entailed.
Mass fires reported in Rylsk in Kursk Oblast
Strong explosions and fires were reported in the town of Rylsk in Kursk Oblast overnight on Aug. 9, Russian-affiliated Telegram channels reported.
Gerasimov ignored warnings of Ukrainian troop buildup near border, Bloomberg reports
Gerasimov and top officials "seemingly dismissed intelligence warnings that Ukrainian soldiers were gathering near the border with Russia’s western Kursk region as much as two weeks before they began the assault," Bloomberg said.
Ukraine war latest: Battles in Kursk Oblast ongoing in 2 districts, Russia claims
Key developments on Aug. 8: * Battles in Kursk Oblast ongoing in two districts, Russia claims * 'Many' Russian soldiers captured in Kursk Oblast battles, Ukraine's state project claims * Russia closes 3 train stations in Kursk Oblast for passenger transport * Any Ukrainian operations in 'Russian border regions' will benefit future talks with
Displaced residents of Kursk Oblast will be paid $115, Putin decrees
In a video conference with Alexey Smirnov, the acting governor of Kursk Oblast, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that it would a be one-time payment to "citizens who need it." He added that "other damage will also need to be assessed."
Russia closes 3 train stations in Kursk Oblast for passenger transport
Sudzha, Korenevo, and Psel stations in Kursk Oblast are "temporarily closed to passengers," Russian state-owned train operator Moscow Railway said on Aug. 8, as Russia claims ongoing battles in the region.
Governor declares 'state of emergency' in Russia's Kursk Oblast, says situation remains 'very difficult'
Several thousand people have been reportedly evacuated amid the ongoing fighting in the oblast, Russian media reported.
Russian helicopter, tanks reportedly destroyed in fighting across border in Kursk Oblast
Russia's Defense Ministry claimed earlier in the day that up to 300 soldiers of Ukraine's 22nd Separate Mechanized Brigade, equipped with tanks and armored vehicles, had allegedly attacked Russian units near the border settlements of Nikolaevo-Darino and Oleshnya in Kursk Oblast.
Citing security concerns, Russian authorities restrict entry to border areas of Belgorod Oblast
Belgorod Oblast Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said that enhanced security measures would be instituted in the areas in question, including the suspension of public transport and the creation of military checkpoints. Only adult men with protective gear, accompanied by soldiers and local officials, will be able to enter, the governor said.
Russia attacks 6 communities in Sumy Oblast
The communities of Yunakivka, Krasnopllia, Velyka Pysarivka, Seredyna-Buda, Khotin, and Mykolaiv were targeted during the day's attacks. No casualties or damage to civilian infrastructure were reported.
Russia attacks 11 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces struck 11 communities in Ukraine's northeastern Sumy Oblast in 26 separate attacks throughout the day, the regional administration reported on June 8. No casualties were reported.
Russia claims to down 20 Ukrainian drones in Kursk
Russian air defense units on June 3 allegedly intercepted 20 Ukrainian drones in the southern Kursk region, which borders Ukraine, according to regional governor Alexei Smirnov.
Russia attacks 7 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces struck seven communities in Ukraine's northeastern Sumy Oblast in 18 separate attacks throughout the day, the regional administration reported on June 3. No casualties were reported.
Russia attacks 10 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces struck 10 communities in Ukraine's northeastern Sumy Oblast in 21 separate attacks throughout the day, the regional administration reported on June 1. Russia assailed the border communities with mortar, artillery, and drone attacks.
Russia attacks 8 communities in Sumy Oblast
The communities of Bilopillia, Krasnopillia, Yunakivka, Khotin, Shalyhyne, Seredyna-Buda, Esman, and Velyka Pysarivka came under fire.
Russia attacks 10 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces struck 10 communities in Ukraine's northeastern Sumy Oblast in 28 separate attacks throughout the day, the regional administration reported on May 26. No casualties were reported.
Russia attacks 10 communities in Sumy Oblast
The attacks caused 174 recorded explosions in the area. The village of Znob-Novhorodske endured the heaviest assault, with 59 explosions caused by Russian artillery, mortars, and Grad MLRS.
Russian governor: Attacks on Belgorod Oblast damage buildings, gas line
Attacks against the Russian city of Belgorod and settlements in Belgorod Oblast on May 25 damaged multiple buildings, vehicles, and a gas supply line, Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov claimed.
Russian forces attack 12 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces attacked 12 border areas and settlements of Sumy Oblast on May 24, firing 31 times and causing at least 204 explosions, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported.
Russia attacks 10 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces attacked ten border areas and settlements of Sumy Oblast on May 22, firing 30 times and causing at least 139 explosions, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported.
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