Kursk Battle: Putin's Men 'Kick Out' Ukrainians From 2 More Villages, Russia Advances Rapidly

Russia's Defense Ministry announced the recapture of Pogrebky and Orlovka near Sudzha in the Kursk region, claiming to have secured over 64% of the area from Ukrainian forces. Ukrainian President Zelensky praised his troops for maintaining a buffer zone inside Russia and defending key positions in Donetsk, where Russian troops are advancing westward toward Pokrovsk.

The escalation comes as diplomatic efforts for peace gain momentum, with Donald Trump suggesting he may impose a peace deal if re-elected.