Russian Reinforcements Fail to Push Back Ukrainian Incursion

• Russia has failed to push back Ukrainian troops in the Kursk region despite sending reinforcements as the incursion enters its sixth day, according to Ukrainian soldiers.
• Verified videos and photographs show Ukrainian troops and equipment have advanced 30km inside Russia, occupying the town of Sudzha near the border.
• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy publicly acknowledged the incursion for the first time, stating that Ukraine is proving its ability to restore justice and apply pressure on the aggressor.
• Russia's foreign ministry vowed a tough response, while the defence ministry claimed to have repelled Ukrainian forces and struck several settlements.
• The ultimate aim of Ukraine's incursion remains unclear, but it has demonstrated the weakness of Russia's border defenses and provided a morale boost for Kyiv.

Source: Financial Times