Why has Ukraine invaded Russia's Kursk region?

Russia has declared a state of emergency in its Kursk region after Ukrainian forces apparently managed to advance almost 20 kilometres from the border.

Moscow claimed a thousand Ukrainian troops backed by tanks and armoured vehicles had crossed over the border, while video has emerged purportedly showing dozens of Russian soldiers being captured.

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