Ukraine Pushes Deep into Russia as Putin Declares a State of Emergency

Ukrainian forces have launched a significant incursion into Russia’s Kursk region, prompting President Vladimir Putin to call in reserve troops and declare a federal-level emergency. The Ukrainian advance, now in its fourth day, sent shockwaves through Moscow and Russia’s military ranks. President Volodymyr Zelensky praised his army’s ability to “surprise” and “achieve results,” though he did not directly reference the ongoing raid.

Around 1,000 Ukrainian troops, supported by tanks and armoured vehicles, reportedly penetrated more than six miles into Russian territory, breaching two defensive lines and a stronghold. Despite Russian attempts to control the narrative, claiming the situation is under control, the state of emergency and evacuation of 3,000 residents reveal the severity of the incursion.

Ukraine struck a Russian military airfield in the Lipetsk region, more than 100 miles from the border, igniting a large fire and damaging bomb stockpiles at a site housing advanced warplanes.

A Russian missile hit a supermarket in Kostiantynivka, a Ukrainian town near the frontline in the Donetsk region, killing at least 14 people and injuring 43 others. Ukrainian President Zelensky condemned the attack as another act of terror as emergency services continue to search for survivors.

Russia’s Defence Ministry confirmed that reinforcements, including heavy artillery and tanks, are being deployed to the region to counter Ukraine’s bold advance.