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Ukraine Captures Russian Town of Sudzha in Kursk Region, Zelenskyy Announces

Aug 15, 2024, 03:45 PM

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Thursday that Ukrainian forces have captured the Russian town of Sudzha in the Kursk region. This marks a significant advancement in Ukraine's incursion into Russian territory. The capture of Sudzha is considered the largest seizure by Ukrainian troops since they began their cross-border operations. Zelenskyy made the announcement during a daily video address, highlighting the strategic importance of this development.