Ukraine says 'strengthening' positions in Russia's Kursk region

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday his forces were "strengthening" their positions in Russia's Kursk region, where Kyiv has been mounting a major ground offensive. His comments come a day after Russian officials accused Ukraine of using Western rockets to destroy a strategically important bridge over the Seym river in the Kursk region, two weeks into a surprise cross-border offensive that has resulted in some 200,000 people fleeing to safety. Read our blog to see how the day's events unfolded.

Aug 17, 2024 - 17:00
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Ukraine says 'strengthening' positions in Russia's Kursk region
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday his forces were "strengthening" their positions in Russia's Kursk region, where Kyiv has been mounting a major ground offensive. His comments come a day after Russian officials accused Ukraine of using Western rockets to destroy a strategically important bridge over the Seym river in the Kursk region, two weeks into a surprise cross-border offensive that has resulted in some 200,000 people fleeing to safety. Read our blog to see how the day's events unfolded.

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