Russia battles Ukrainian troops in Kursk region for third consecutive day

Ukrainian troops have launched a large-scale attack on Russia's Kursk region, with reports indicating that around 1,000 troops crossed the border on Tuesday. This is one of the largest Ukrainian attacks on Russia since the start of the two-year war. The incursion has led to a state of emergency being declared in the Kursk region, with several localities being bombarded by drones and missiles, resulting in at least five deaths. Russian forces have been battling Ukrainian troops for a third day, with the Russian military and border guards attempting to block Ukrainian forces from advancing deeper into the region.