Zelensky: Ukraine Continues Defense in Kursk Amid Russian Claims

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj claims that the country is still fighting in Kursk since Russia on Saturday claimed to have retaken the Russian region. Nearly 150 drones were fired against Ukraine during the night.

» Published:

Zelensky: Ukraine Continues Defense in Kursk Amid Russian Claims
Photo: Evgeniy Maloletka/AP/TT

Share this article

"Our military continues to actively defend" certain areas "in the regions of Kursk and Belgorod", writes Zelenskyj on Telegram and adds that the situation remains difficult in many areas, including Kursk.

Moscow patted itself on the back on Saturday, claiming that the Kursk region had been recaptured from Ukrainian forces. Ukraine's military leadership already denied defeat back then.

Kyiv reported earlier on Sunday that nearly 150 Russian drones had been fired at several Ukrainian regions during the night.

One person was killed in the attacks in the Dnipropetrovsk region. Three more people are reported to have died in an air raid in the Donetsk region.

Ukraine's air force claims that 57 of the drones were shot down and 67 blocked.

The Russian attacks come after US President Donald Trump expressed doubts in recent days about whether Russia's Vladimir Putin wants peace.

"There was no reason for Putin to shoot missiles into civilian areas, cities, and communities, in recent days. It makes me think that he may not want to stop the war, that he's just playing with me", Trump writes on his platform Truth Social.

US President Donald Trump and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyj met yesterday at the Pope's funeral in Rome, the first meeting between the two leaders since February.

The work of trying to reach a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine has been ongoing for months.

Tags

Author

TTT
By TTEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for local and international readers

More news

Spain Records Deadliest Heatwave Amid Hottest Summer on Record

Spain Records Deadliest Heatwave Amid Hottest Summer on Record

UNICEF: 26000 Children in Gaza Suffer Acute Malnutrition

UNICEF: 26000 Children in Gaza Suffer Acute Malnutrition

Putin Observes Zapad Military Exercise with 100,000 Troops

Putin Observes Zapad Military Exercise with 100,000 Troops

Charlie Kirk Murder Suspect Faces Death Penalty Charges

Charlie Kirk Murder Suspect Faces Death Penalty Charges

Gaza Residents Flee Amid Israel's Powerful Offensive

Gaza Residents Flee Amid Israel's Powerful Offensive

EU Plans New Sanctions Against Israel Over Gaza Conflict

EU Plans New Sanctions Against Israel Over Gaza Conflict

Farc Leaders Sentenced for Kidnappings in Landmark Colombia Verdict

Farc Leaders Sentenced for Kidnappings in Landmark Colombia Verdict

Nato Praises Joint Efforts in Eastern Sentry Operation

Nato Praises Joint Efforts in Eastern Sentry Operation

Judge Drops Terror Charge Against Luigi Mangione in CEO Murder Case

Judge Drops Terror Charge Against Luigi Mangione in CEO Murder Case

Missile Fired at Israel from Yemen After Port Attack

Missile Fired at Israel from Yemen After Port Attack

Ukrainian Man Arrested for Suspected Drone Flight Over Polish Palace

Ukrainian Man Arrested for Suspected Drone Flight Over Polish Palace

Global Leaders Condemn Israel's Escalation in Gaza

Global Leaders Condemn Israel's Escalation in Gaza

Trump Cuts Colombia from Anti-Drug Allies List, Sparking Tensions

Trump Cuts Colombia from Anti-Drug Allies List, Sparking Tensions

Afghan Man Gets Life Sentence for Knife Attack at German Market

Afghan Man Gets Life Sentence for Knife Attack at German Market

Hungary Says USA Understands Its Position on Russian Oil and Gas

Hungary Says USA Understands Its Position on Russian Oil and Gas

Nord Stream Sabotage Suspect to Be Extradited to Germany

Nord Stream Sabotage Suspect to Be Extradited to Germany

Princess Märtha Louise and Durek Verrett Call Netflix Documentary Problematic

Princess Märtha Louise and Durek Verrett Call Netflix Documentary Problematic

UN Investigator Alleges Genocide by Israel in Gaza Strip

UN Investigator Alleges Genocide by Israel in Gaza Strip

Ukrainian Children Taken to Over 210 Locations in Russia and Occupied Areas

Ukrainian Children Taken to Over 210 Locations in Russia and Occupied Areas

Trump and Zelenskyj Likely to Meet in New York Next Week

Trump and Zelenskyj Likely to Meet in New York Next Week