Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:05am on 14 Aug 2024,Wednesday International
Russia's Belgorod region has declared a state of emergency due to intensified Ukrainian attacks, resulting in civilian casualties and destroyed homes, according to Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov. Russia claims to have repelled a Ukrainian incursion in the Kursk region, with fresh troops and artillery stopping Ukrainian advances. Lithuania confirmed Russia’s troop movement from Kaliningrad to Kursk. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces assert control over seventy-four settlements in Kursk, focusing on preventing long-range strikes from Russian territory. President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is committed to protecting its land and independence, while Moscow vows a "worthy response."
