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Economic Damage from Ukrainian Invasion in Kursk Reaches Nearly $1 Billion
Governor Alexei Smirnov reported that the economic damage to Russia from the Ukrainian invasion of the Kursk region has approached nearly 1 billion dollars. More than 150,000 people have been evacuated as a result of the conflict, according to his statements quoted by Reuters.
Britain Greenlights Long-Range Strikes on Russia, US Remains Divided
Russian drones struck a residential building in the Ukrainian city of Konotop, located in the Sumy region, according to reports from UNIAN. The city's mayor, Artyom Seminykhin, confirmed the attack resulted in fires and injuries. In a later update on Telegram, Seminykhin reported that two individuals had been hospitalized, with one in a coma.
Ukrainian Forces Seize Key Settlements in Kursk, Destroy Bridges
In recent days, Ukrainian forces have captured several settlements in Russia's Kursk region. The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported that the Defense Forces advanced southeast of Sudzha, with geolocation images confirming Ukrainian military activity in the village of Borki.