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Last key bridge over Seym River in Kursk destroyed by Ukraine

The destruction of the last standing bridge in the region threatens to obstruct Moscow's ability to get supplies and reinforcements to its troops in about 700 square kilometres of Russian territory.

Europe News

Zelenskyy says Kursk incursion to create buffer zone inside Russia

Ukraine's president also used his nightly video address to appeal to international allies to speed up deliveries of much-needed military hardware to the battlefield.

Ukraine

New warnings that safety at Ukrainian power plant is deteriorating

The comments from the International Atomic Energy Agency come after a drone strike hit close to the Zaporizhzhia plant in southeastern Ukraine.

Poland

Polish PM Donald Tusk suggests Nord Stream patrons should 'keep quiet'

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk was reacting to media reports that have revived questions about who blew up the Nord Stream pipelines in 2022.

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Another 3,000 evacuated from Kursk as Ukrainian incursion continues

Kyiv hopes that the surprise incursion into Russia, which started on August 6, will change the dynamic of the more than two-year-old conflict.

Europe News

Ukraine destroys key bridge in Kursk with US missiles, says Russia

It's the first time the region was hit by Western-made rocket launchers, said the Russian Ministry of Defence.

Europe News

Ukraine's army chief says gains made in surprise Kursk incursion

Kyiv hopes the military operation, which started on August 6, will shift the dynamic of the more than two-year-old conflict but officials in Kyiv have stressed the aim of the operation is not to occupy Russia.

Europe News

Is Russia pulling its forces out of Ukraine to defend Kursk?

While Ukraine is continuing its advances in the Kursk region and taking steps to consolidate the ongoing operations on Russian soil, questions arose on whether Moscow is pulling its forces out of Ukraine to reinforce its defences.

Europe News

Ukraine strikes ferry crossing in occupied Crimea and vessel in Russia

Explosions were reportedly heard across Crimea in the early hours of the morning.

Russia

Zelenskyy: Ukraine troops have full control of Russian town of Sudzha

Kyiv claims its forces advanced further into Russia's Kursk region, gaining more ground and capturing the Russian town of Sudzha.

Russia

Russian court sends ex-ballerina to prison over €46 Ukraine donation

Ksenia Karelina has been convicted of treason after she donated to a US charity aiding Ukraine.

Europe News

Ukrainian forces advance further as incursion into Russia continues

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine was reaching its "strategic goal" in Kursk during his nightly address to the nation.

Europe Decoded

Is Europe prepared for nuclear catastrophe at Zaporizhzhia?

Captured by Moscow soon after its 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the nuclear plant has frequently been caught in the crossfire, becoming a continual source of worry for international observers.

Europe News

Ukraine receives €4.2 billion from EU as part of recovery plan

Meanwhile, Russia says it has thwarted a Ukrainian charge to expand its incursion in the Kursk region.

Europe News

Kursk incursion marks pivotal moment in Russia-Ukraine war, says ISW

Ukraine’s incursion into Russia's Kursk region has now entered its sixth day.

Russia

Situation in Russia's Kursk under Ukrainian control, army chief says

Russia has seen previous incursions into its territory, but the foray into the region bordering Ukraine's Sumy marks the largest attack on its soil since World War II.

Europe News

Putin vows to 'drive enemy' from Kursk as Zelenskyy backs incursion

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed Ukraine's incursion into Russian soil, the largest since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began.

Europe News

Ukraine and Russia blame each other for Zaporizhzhia power plant fire

The fire, causing thick black smoke to billow out of one of the power plant's cooling towers, has since been put out, according to Ukrainian authorities.

Russia

Ukraine troops reportedly gaining ground as fighting rages on in Kursk

Russia appeared to acknowledge on Sunday that Ukrainian troops have driven deep into the country, saying it had hit troops and equipment around 30 kilometres from the border

Europe News

Ukraine continues Russia incursion as Kremlin attack kills 2 in Kyiv

Ukraine continues to intensify its incursion into Russia.

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