#Ukraune #Russia war: Both sides have clarified that the towns of Gordeevka, Viktorovka, Vnezapnoe and Uspenovka are under Ukrainian control, north #Kursk region, Russia.

In the center, Russian forces have recaptured the vital town of Martynovka – confirmed moments ago by Apti Alaudinov, Commander of the Russian 'Akhmat' Special Forces. The capture of Martynovka gives Russia access to the R200 highway, which will make supplying Sudzha much easier.

In the south Borki and Spalnoe are under Ukrainian control. Russian sources claim Ukraine does not give up trying to take Giri, sending wave after wave.

Excluding grey-zones and DRG operations, the area of confirmed Ukrainian control is 470 sqkm.

"Our troops have advanced 35 km overall, 1150 sqkm of area and 82 settlements in the Kursk region, Russia, is under our control," – Ukrainian Commander-In-Chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi.

The Indian Embassy in Russia urges its citizens to leave the #Bryansk, #Belgorod, and Kursk regions of Russia immediately.

The Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia has declared a state of emergency in Belgorod oblast.