Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukrainian forces have captured over 1,250 square kilometers in Russia’s Kursk region during its “defensive operation,” Reuters reports.
Zelensky urged Western allies to lift restrictions on using their weapons to strike deep inside Russian territory, arguing that this would reduce the need for physical incursions into Russia and better protect Ukrainian border areas. He emphasized that such restrictions are hindering Ukraine’s ability to repel Russian offensives in eastern Ukraine, particularly around the cities of Pokrovsk and Toretsk.
Zelensky also stressed the importance of timely weapons deliveries from Western partners, noting that delays are impacting Ukraine’s defense capabilities.
