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.