Zelenskyy claims Ukrainian troops have full control of Russian town of Sudzha
Ukraine claims its forces advanced further into Russia's Kursk region, gaining more ground and capturing the Russian town of Sudzha.
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00:00Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed troops captured the Russian town of Sudzha,
00:07where they will continue to operate from as they further advance into the Kursk region.
00:12Satellite images show damage to a Russian airbase after it was struck by a Ukrainian
00:17drone.
00:19Experts suggest the attack may be a diversion to prevent Russian airstrikes on Ukraine but
00:24it could also serve to hinder Russian advancement.
00:28The Russian defense minister says they are working on a plan to protect Russia's border
00:33regions.
00:34We are working to improve the effectiveness of the troops' control system in cooperation
00:41with other law enforcement agencies and the Belgorod region administration in determining
00:48responsible officials and allocating additional forces and resources that will be used to
00:54carry out the main tasks.
00:57Russia declared a federal-level emergency in the region of Belgorod and officials say
01:02more than 120,000 people have been evacuated or fled from the Kursk region.