Russian forces have retaken control of Sudzha, a major town in Russia's western Kursk region, from Ukrainian troops, the Defence Ministry said on Thursday.
Moscow's troops had also recaptured two other villages, Melovoi and Podol, the ministry said. Reuters could not independently confirm those reports.
The recapture of Sudzha, home to a now-idle metering station for Russian gas to Europe, is a significant gain for Russia as it battles to eject Ukrainian forces from their foothold in Kursk, which they have been clinging to since last August.
President Vladimir Putin, dressed in military fatigues, visited Russian troops in Kursk on Wednesday and ordered them to press their lightning advance and swiftly retake the rest of the Ukrainian-held territory.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin made a surprise visit to troops in the western Kursk region on Wednesday, donning military fatigues and ordering forces to press forward with their advance to fully reclaim the area from Ukrainian control.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet with U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, according to a report by Kommersant, as both nations look to address key diplomatic and security issues.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet with U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, according to a report by Kommersant, as both nations look to address key diplomatic and security issues.
Italy has begun testing Starlink satellite systems in four embassies worldwide to explore secure communication options for its diplomats and defense officials, though no national security contract has been signed with Elon Musk's company, SpaceX, the government confirmed on Thursday.
The White House has withdrawn Dave Weldon’s nomination for the position of Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), according to sources familiar with the matter.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet with U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, according to a report by Kommersant, as both nations look to address key diplomatic and security issues.
Italy has begun testing Starlink satellite systems in four embassies worldwide to explore secure communication options for its diplomats and defense officials, though no national security contract has been signed with Elon Musk's company, SpaceX, the government confirmed on Thursday.
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