Moscow's forces have captured parts of Donetsk amid Ukrainian strikes in the region. Meanwhile, Ukraine has destroyed a bridge over a river in the Kursk region, Russian state news reports. Listen to a Daily podcast on how Ukraine broke through Vladimir Putin's 'red line' as you scroll.
Ukraine is 'strengthening' its positions in Russia's Kursk region, but the frontline is still its 'top priority', Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said. In a post on X, the Ukrainian president said the information came from a report by the armed forces commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi. Briefing Mr Zelenskyy via video link, Mr Syrskyi said Kyiv's forces were advancing 1km to 3km in the Kursk region. He also reported fighting in the area of Malaya Loknya - some 11.
Posting about the report, Mr Zelenskyy said: 'The Kursk region operation - we are strengthening our positions and replenishing 'exchange fund' for Ukraine. I am grateful to each of our warriors.' 'The frontline remains our top priority, particularly the Pokrovsk and Toretsk directions,' he added.Earlier today, Ukraine ordered the evacuation of Pokrovsk in the eastern Donetsk region.
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