Summary

Ukrainian troops have reportedly entered Russia’s Belgorod region, engaging in battles despite losing ground in the Kursk region, which they partially occupied last year.

Russian military blogs reported heavy clashes in Belgorod, but Kyiv has not confirmed the incursion.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy hinted at actions to relieve pressure on Kursk. Analysts believe the incursion is a tactical move with limited strategic impact.

Russia recently reclaimed the village of Gogolevka in Kursk, while Ukraine still controls around 80 sq km of the region.