The Latest Breaking News from Kursk

Russia’s Ministry for Emergencies has declared the situation in the Kursk region a “federal level” emergency

Russia sent reinforcements to the Kursk region on Friday and declared a national state of emergency in response to what appeared to be Kyiv’s biggest attack on Russian soil since the war began. Fighting was reported in the western outskirts of Sudzha, a town that has an important pipeline transit…

Russian forces have been fighting Ukrainian troops since a shock incursion early on Tuesday

President’s aide says ‘root cause of any escalation’, including into Kursk, is Moscow’s ‘unequivocal aggression’

Ongoing intense fighting in Russia as Ukrainian forces breach border, seize key facilities. Evacuations underway, with geopolitical tensions escalating.

While this assault will not change the trajectory of the war, writes Chris Stevenson, its symbolic importance and boost to morale should not be underestimated

Zelenskiy aide says ‘root cause of any escalation’, including into Kursk, is Moscow’s ‘unequivocal aggression’

A military expert says the raid is a ploy to distract Russian forces, but some Ukrainian soldiers are sceptical.

Ongoing conflict in Kursk region as Ukrainian forces advance, causing casualties. International community monitors closely.