Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed on Wednesday, August 14, that Ukrainian troops are making progress in Russia's Kursk region, marking the second week of Kyiv's largest-ever cross-border attack. The Ukrainian forces, having entered the Kursk region on August 6, have captured numerous settlements in what is considered the most significant foreign military operation on Russian soil since World War II.
In a statement on social media, Zelensky reported that Ukrainian troops have advanced between one and two kilometers (0.6-1.2 miles) in various areas of Kursk since the start of the day. He also noted that over 100 Russian servicemen had been captured, a development he suggested would expedite the return of Ukrainian personnel.
On Tuesday night, Ukraine escalated its operations by targeting four Russian airfields with drones in what Kyiv's security services described as the largest drone attack since Russia's invasion in 2022.
The neighboring Russian region of Belgorod has declared a state of emergency in response to the ongoing conflict, as Ukraine reportedly prepares to extend its operations into this region as well.
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported on Wednesday that Ukrainian troops had advanced into at least 800 square kilometers of Russian territory as of Monday.
In response, Russia's defense ministry stated that it had repelled Ukrainian attempts to penetrate deeper into the Kursk region, with enemy mobile units using armored equipment being thwarted in five separate areas.
Ukrainian officials have indicated that they do not intend to retain the Russian territory they have captured. Foreign ministry spokesman Georgiy Tykhy emphasized that Ukraine is willing to halt its raids if Russia agrees to a "just peace."
Additionally, Ukraine has accused Russia of depriving its citizens of essential supplies, including food, water, and medicine. The Ukrainian army has pledged to provide adequate care to Russian civilians affected by the conflict in the Kursk region.
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