The Latest Breaking News from Kursk

Russian official says Ukraine has taken 28 settlements during attack on Kursk region. Plus, the comedians telling traumatic stories after Baby Reindeer

He maintains a tyrant’s grip, but Ukraine’s incursion into Kursk throws further doubt on his claims about the ‘special operation’, writes academic Sergey Radchenko

As the war enters its 900th day, these are the main developments.

The attack across the border has caught Russian forces off guard

Ukraine’s military commander says his forces control about 1,000sq km of the Russian territory.

President Zelenskyy confirms military operation in Russia's Kursk region, raising tensions and global concerns.

Ukrainian soldiers and officials tell Askold Krushelnycky that Kyiv’s military wants to prolong the humiliation of Putin over surprise assault on Kursk for as long as possible – as army says it has taken 1,000 square kilometres of territory

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday that Russia must be forced to make peace after Kyiv’s major cross-border assault into the western Russian region of Kursk. "Russia brought war to others, now it’s coming home," Zelensky warned. Ukraine now controls 28 Russian settlements, in its largest incursion yet into…

The incursion surprised Moscow, with analysts saying the attack will change the course of the war.