Chasiv Yar, a key road and rail network connecting the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts, has been a crucial area in Ukraine's frontline, where heavy fighting were happening.
Relatives of conscript soldiers from Siberia have confirmed that new recruits are being transferred to the Kursk Oblast as the Ukrainian military advances in the region.
Ukrainian forces destroyed a Mig-31 supersonic interceptor capable of carrying Kinzhal ballistic missiles at the Savasleyka airfield, potentially impacting Russia's ability to strike Ukrainian cities.
The operation, which took place near the village of Glushkovo, disrupted a key supply route and added pressure on Russian forces already struggling with recent bridge losses.
In a recent interview, Senator Mark Kelly argued that Ukraine's cross-border operations could significantly alter the trajectory of its war with Russia.
The Institute for the Study of War reports that Russia is likely preparing a counteroffensive in Kursk Oblast, potentially requiring up to 20,000 troops.
The Institute for the Study of War argues that the scale of the Russian war in Ukraine prevents either side from achieving strategic war aims in a single campaign.
DeepState project analysts report that Ukrainian forces now control a village within Russian territory, while also noting Russian advances in Donetsk Oblast.
US officials claim Russia has redeployed brigade-sized elements to Kursk Oblast, but sources suggest larger, better-trained units remain in Ukraine, reports CNN.
The Ukrainian forces have dismantled a heavily fortified underground stronghold in Russia's Kursk region, capturing over 100 Russian soldiers and eliminating those who resisted surrender.
The UK government's policy allows Ukraine to use British-supplied weapons, including tanks, on Russian territory, according to a source cited by Sky News.
The zone aims to support civilians and facilitate the delivery of essential supplies while allowing for the evacuation of people both to and from Russia.
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has declared full support for Ukraine's military action in Russia's Kursk Oblast following a briefing from Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.
Russian authorities are preparing to evacuate civilians from Kursk and Belgorod to occupied Zaporizhzhia as Ukraine's military operation in Kursk continues.