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Putin: Ukraine must be "driven out"

Ukraine must be "driven out" from Russia, says President Vladimir Putin after Ukraine's counteroffensive has reached approximately three miles into Russia. According to information from the Kursk region, 28 areas are now under Ukrainian control.

Putin: Ukraine must be "driven out"

Ukraine's large-scale offensive reaches three miles into Russia

The Ukrainian ground offensive has reached nearly three miles into Russia. The offensive is, according to Ukrainian sources, much more extensive than previously stated.

Ukraine's large-scale offensive reaches three miles into Russia

Offensive on Russian soil "a propaganda victory"

Ukraine's likely ground offensive on Russian territory may show that new deliveries of war materials from Western countries are having an effect. The symbolic value of attacking Russia is also great for Ukraine.

Offensive on Russian soil "a propaganda victory"

Ukraine has broken through several defense lines

Forces from Ukraine have "broken through at least two Russian defense lines" and captured over ten communities in the surprising land offensive that was launched inside Russia last week, according to the American think tank ISW's assessment. Ukraine now appears to confirm the offensive on Russian soil.

Ukraine has broken through several defense lines

Russia: State of Emergency in Kursk Region

Five civilians and hundreds of soldiers have lost their lives in a Ukrainian ground offensive in the Russian Kursk region, claims Russia. The country's president Vladimir Putin calls it "a large-scale provocation".

Russia: State of Emergency in Kursk Region