Ukraine controls 74 Russian settlements in Kursk region, Zelensky says

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that his troops now control 74 Russian settlements in the Kursk region as some 200,000 Russian civilians fled the area. A presidential adviser said the incursion into Russian territory is designed to push Moscow into talks. Read our liveblog to see how all the day's events unfolded.

Aug 14, 2024 - 05:00
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Ukraine controls 74 Russian settlements in Kursk region, Zelensky says
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that his troops now control 74 Russian settlements in the Kursk region as some 200,000 Russian civilians fled the area. A presidential adviser said the incursion into Russian territory is designed to push Moscow into talks. Read our liveblog to see how all the day's events unfolded.