Ukraine says its biggest cross-border assault of the war has led to the capture of 1,000 square kilometres of Russian soil.
The surprise assault on the Kursk region has seen troops from Ukraine push into Russian territory there.
Russian forces are struggling to repel the advance, which is being seen as a tactical push to take the pressure of Ukraine on other fronts.
The incursion is a major setback for Russia, with Ukrainian officials saying they've embarrassed Vladimir Putin.
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